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 | $75.30 | 6.568% | $80.2457 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $137.36 | 12.750% | $154.8734 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
Purchase #3 | $114.98 | 11.858% | $128.6143 | $128.61 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #4 | $147.32 | 11.864% | $164.798 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
Purchase #5 | $73.46 | 7.813% | $79.1994 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
Purchase #6 | $139.55 | 8.532% | $151.4564 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.48 | 12.142% | $250.6149 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.45 | $1,009.8021 | $1,009.80 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.80 |