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 | $74.58 | 7.512% | $80.1824 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $166.65 | 12.830% | $188.0312 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #3 | $121.69 | 5.827% | $128.7809 | $128.78 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #4 | $158.36 | 10.479% | $174.9545 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
Purchase #5 | $246.80 | 5.435% | $260.2136 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #6 | $33.96 | 5.720% | $35.9025 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #7 | $171.44 | 6.701% | $182.9282 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.48 | $1,050.9933 | $1,050.98 | $1,051.05 | $1,051.00 |