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 | $75.74 | 6.770% | $80.8676 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #2 | $172.55 | 6.739% | $184.1781 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #3 | $195.90 | 10.720% | $216.9005 | $216.90 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
Purchase #4 | $26.66 | 8.509% | $28.9285 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
Purchase #5 | $20.29 | 12.542% | $22.8348 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
Purchase #6 | $84.77 | 7.123% | $90.8082 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #7 | $64.67 | 8.508% | $70.1721 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.58 | $694.6898 | $694.69 | $694.70 | $694.70 |