Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $77.40 | 3.443% | $80.0649 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #2 | $158.96 | 3.230% | $164.0944 | $164.09 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
Purchase #3 | $145.27 | 6.714% | $155.0234 | $155.02 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Purchase #4 | $180.37 | 5.778% | $190.7918 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
Purchase #5 | $220.70 | 11.840% | $246.8309 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
Purchase #6 | $230.50 | 5.493% | $243.1614 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
Purchase #7 | $227.39 | 3.261% | $234.8052 | $234.81 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,240.59 | $1,314.7720 | $1,314.76 | $1,314.75 | $1,314.80 |