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 | $74.32 | 8.308% | $80.4945 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.75 | 12.647% | $166.4359 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
Purchase #3 | $130.34 | 4.183% | $135.7921 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
Purchase #4 | $178.54 | 4.672% | $186.8814 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
Purchase #5 | $214.60 | 6.755% | $229.0962 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #6 | $186.36 | 4.245% | $194.271 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
Purchase #7 | $176.32 | 3.416% | $182.3431 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.23 | $1,175.3142 | $1,175.31 | $1,175.35 | $1,175.30 |