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 | $72.58 | 10.247% | $80.0173 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $176.47 | 4.641% | $184.66 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
Purchase #3 | $181.48 | 13.182% | $205.4027 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
Purchase #4 | $221.80 | 8.729% | $241.1609 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
Purchase #5 | $204.82 | 6.189% | $217.4963 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #6 | $216.49 | 11.115% | $240.5529 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #7 | $78.27 | 13.418% | $88.7723 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,151.91 | $1,258.0624 | $1,258.06 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.20 |