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 | $76.27 | 5.177% | $80.2185 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $129.87 | 6.703% | $138.5752 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
Purchase #3 | $173.49 | 3.148% | $178.9515 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #4 | $222.96 | 9.238% | $243.557 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
Purchase #5 | $239.49 | 5.472% | $252.5949 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
Purchase #6 | $47.29 | 12.267% | $53.0911 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
Purchase #7 | $140.60 | 9.255% | $153.6125 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.97 | $1,100.6007 | $1,100.60 | $1,100.60 | $1,100.70 |