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 | $65.67 | 7.840% | $70.8185 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
Purchase #2 | $247.65 | 8.469% | $268.6235 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #3 | $137.66 | 6.686% | $146.8639 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
Purchase #4 | $89.98 | 7.634% | $96.8491 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
Purchase #5 | $86.76 | 9.375% | $94.8938 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
Purchase #6 | $137.73 | 3.170% | $142.096 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 11.640% | $258.3015 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.82 | $1,078.4463 | $1,078.44 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.40 |