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 | $75.70 | 5.654% | $79.9801 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $150.91 | 7.598% | $162.3761 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $115.27 | 11.622% | $128.6667 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
Purchase #4 | $183.35 | 10.847% | $203.238 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
Purchase #5 | $220.26 | 12.373% | $247.5128 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #6 | $12.91 | 3.778% | $13.3977 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
Purchase #7 | $152.28 | 4.582% | $159.2575 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.68 | $994.4289 | $994.44 | $994.45 | $994.50 |