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 | $71.98 | 11.250% | $80.0778 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #2 | $41.31 | 6.200% | $43.8712 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
Purchase #3 | $142.28 | 11.794% | $159.0605 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
Purchase #4 | $28.43 | 9.233% | $31.0549 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #5 | $22.68 | 13.428% | $25.7255 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
Purchase #6 | $78.85 | 5.231% | $82.9746 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
Purchase #7 | $243.34 | 3.858% | $252.7281 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $628.87 | $675.4926 | $675.49 | $675.50 | $675.60 |