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 | $75.25 | 7.219% | $80.6823 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #2 | $92.50 | 9.457% | $101.2477 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $153.44 | 3.765% | $159.217 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
Purchase #4 | $130.63 | 7.564% | $140.5109 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #5 | $116.65 | 11.592% | $130.1721 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
Purchase #6 | $250.53 | 4.402% | $261.5583 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
Purchase #7 | $42.92 | 11.513% | $47.8614 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.92 | $921.2497 | $921.25 | $921.20 | $921.30 |