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 | $83.68 | 5.180% | $88.0146 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
Purchase #2 | $20.96 | 4.195% | $21.8393 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
Purchase #3 | $77.60 | 3.467% | $80.2904 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #4 | $12.73 | 7.183% | $13.6444 | $13.64 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
Purchase #5 | $39.27 | 6.276% | $41.7346 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
Purchase #6 | $72.87 | 11.331% | $81.1269 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
Purchase #7 | $145.86 | 11.242% | $162.2576 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $452.97 | $488.9078 | $488.90 | $488.95 | $488.80 |