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 | $72.75 | 10.195% | $80.1669 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $115.87 | 3.300% | $119.6937 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
Purchase #3 | $79.91 | 9.551% | $87.5422 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #4 | $168.91 | 11.673% | $188.6269 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
Purchase #5 | $60.84 | 12.133% | $68.2217 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
Purchase #6 | $218.93 | 6.294% | $232.7095 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
Purchase #7 | $22.28 | 9.280% | $24.3476 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.49 | $801.3085 | $801.31 | $801.30 | $801.20 |