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 | $72.37 | 11.690% | $80.8301 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #2 | $94.74 | 4.750% | $99.2402 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
Purchase #3 | $223.80 | 13.411% | $253.8138 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #4 | $31.99 | 4.191% | $33.3307 | $33.33 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
Purchase #5 | $130.39 | 7.241% | $139.8315 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
Purchase #6 | $159.72 | 8.102% | $172.6605 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
Purchase #7 | $228.66 | 12.368% | $256.9407 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.67 | $1,036.6475 | $1,036.64 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.50 |