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 | $78.98 | 3.188% | $81.4979 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.88 | 7.554% | $198.8458 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #3 | $153.94 | 9.733% | $168.923 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
Purchase #4 | $151.93 | 4.445% | $158.6833 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #5 | $239.45 | 10.533% | $264.6713 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
Purchase #6 | $70.38 | 3.509% | $72.8496 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
Purchase #7 | $97.73 | 3.687% | $101.3333 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.29 | $1,046.8042 | $1,046.80 | $1,046.80 | $1,046.70 |