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 | $70.85 | 13.197% | $80.2001 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $36.87 | 13.852% | $41.9772 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $56.50 | 10.542% | $62.4562 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $230.48 | 12.444% | $259.1609 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $195.92 | 4.219% | $204.1859 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
Purchase #6 | $218.59 | 10.206% | $240.8993 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #7 | $173.94 | 3.677% | $180.3358 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.15 | $1,069.2154 | $1,069.23 | $1,069.25 | $1,069.30 |