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 | $77.96 | 3.354% | $80.5748 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
Purchase #2 | $88.27 | 13.811% | $100.461 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.54 | 9.605% | $98.1403 | $98.14 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
Purchase #4 | $246.39 | 11.847% | $275.5798 | $275.58 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #5 | $196.43 | 11.296% | $218.6187 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #6 | $148.73 | 5.811% | $157.3727 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
Purchase #7 | $190.92 | 13.673% | $217.0245 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.24 | $1,147.7718 | $1,147.76 | $1,147.70 | $1,147.80 |