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 | $11.35 | 4.240% | $11.8312 | $11.83 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
Purchase #2 | $129.43 | 7.632% | $139.3081 | $139.31 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #3 | $50.94 | 11.508% | $56.8022 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #4 | $31.36 | 4.537% | $32.7828 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #5 | $188.74 | 5.574% | $199.2604 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
Purchase #6 | $193.77 | 7.324% | $207.9617 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
Purchase #7 | $202.96 | 13.362% | $230.0795 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.55 | $878.0259 | $878.02 | $878.05 | $878.10 |