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 | $73.37 | 9.829% | $80.5815 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #2 | $151.63 | 4.787% | $158.8885 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #3 | $212.88 | 9.410% | $232.912 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
Purchase #4 | $72.60 | 11.583% | $81.0093 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #5 | $161.58 | 5.671% | $170.7432 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
Purchase #6 | $227.45 | 5.764% | $240.5602 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #7 | $72.65 | 9.212% | $79.3425 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.16 | $1,044.0372 | $1,044.03 | $1,044.05 | $1,044.00 |