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 | $73.70 | 9.633% | $80.7995 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #2 | $151.73 | 6.499% | $161.5909 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #3 | $165.50 | 3.669% | $171.5722 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
Purchase #4 | $114.85 | 4.285% | $119.7713 | $119.77 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
Purchase #5 | $97.82 | 9.595% | $107.2058 | $107.21 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
Purchase #6 | $229.77 | 13.356% | $260.4581 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
Purchase #7 | $204.99 | 9.443% | $224.3472 | $224.35 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.36 | $1,125.7450 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.70 | $1,125.80 |