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 | $79.95 | 7.312% | $85.7959 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #2 | $191.50 | 4.651% | $200.4067 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $154.25 | 9.809% | $169.3804 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #4 | $148.41 | 5.112% | $155.9967 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Purchase #5 | $169.85 | 6.873% | $181.5238 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #6 | $133.42 | 12.547% | $150.1602 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
Purchase #7 | $34.59 | 7.263% | $37.1023 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.97 | $980.3660 | $980.37 | $980.35 | $980.40 |