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 | $76.96 | 4.561% | $80.4701 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $202.31 | 9.651% | $221.8349 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
Purchase #3 | $221.29 | 6.489% | $235.6495 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
Purchase #4 | $89.55 | 10.392% | $98.856 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
Purchase #5 | $80.46 | 6.466% | $85.6625 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
Purchase #6 | $125.80 | 8.556% | $136.5634 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
Purchase #7 | $169.83 | 7.663% | $182.8441 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.20 | $1,041.8805 | $1,041.87 | $1,041.85 | $1,041.90 |