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 | $80.49 | 7.353% | $86.4084 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #2 | $212.30 | 12.232% | $238.2685 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.81 | 11.701% | $209.7856 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 4.268% | $173.0223 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Purchase #5 | $86.28 | 12.216% | $96.82 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #6 | $14.53 | 10.318% | $16.0292 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
Purchase #7 | $229.26 | 13.522% | $260.2605 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.61 | $1,080.5945 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.55 | $1,080.60 |