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 | $70.86 | 8.381% | $76.7988 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
Purchase #2 | $84.45 | 13.831% | $96.1303 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
Purchase #3 | $117.36 | 12.190% | $131.6662 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
Purchase #4 | $249.52 | 12.264% | $280.1211 | $280.12 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
Purchase #5 | $26.85 | 13.601% | $30.5019 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.79 | 12.765% | $21.1885 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #7 | $208.28 | 9.450% | $227.9625 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.11 | $864.3693 | $864.37 | $864.35 | $864.40 |