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 | $76.63 | 5.203% | $80.6171 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #2 | $152.54 | 6.540% | $162.5161 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 13.800% | $250.838 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #4 | $155.80 | 7.837% | $168.01 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #5 | $120.74 | 3.182% | $124.5819 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
Purchase #6 | $169.37 | 8.234% | $183.3159 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
Purchase #7 | $65.30 | 8.493% | $70.8459 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.80 | $1,040.7249 | $1,040.74 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.60 |