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 | $72.29 | 10.692% | $80.0192 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $177.58 | 11.675% | $198.3125 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
Purchase #3 | $208.99 | 12.244% | $234.5787 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
Purchase #4 | $188.67 | 11.276% | $209.9444 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
Purchase #5 | $198.50 | 8.402% | $215.178 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #6 | $168.98 | 13.760% | $192.2316 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
Purchase #7 | $7.36 | 11.537% | $8.2091 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.37 | $1,138.4735 | $1,138.47 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.40 |