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 | $70.62 | 13.630% | $80.2455 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $172.45 | 7.284% | $185.0113 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #3 | $133.85 | 5.588% | $141.3295 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
Purchase #4 | $176.74 | 10.870% | $195.9516 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
Purchase #5 | $6.46 | 10.805% | $7.158 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
Purchase #6 | $238.85 | 5.787% | $252.6722 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
Purchase #7 | $190.44 | 13.430% | $216.0161 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.41 | $1,078.3842 | $1,078.39 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.40 |