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 | $76.94 | 5.253% | $80.9817 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #2 | $93.62 | 3.105% | $96.5269 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
Purchase #3 | $147.95 | 5.503% | $156.0917 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
Purchase #4 | $234.91 | 4.871% | $246.3525 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #5 | $145.37 | 3.452% | $150.3882 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #6 | $206.30 | 8.844% | $224.5452 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
Purchase #7 | $112.68 | 11.719% | $125.885 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.77 | $1,080.7712 | $1,080.78 | $1,080.85 | $1,080.80 |