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 | $72.72 | 8.374% | $78.8096 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $19.58 | 3.755% | $20.3152 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #3 | $96.74 | 7.827% | $104.3118 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
Purchase #4 | $207.42 | 13.251% | $234.9052 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #5 | $30.56 | 5.735% | $32.3126 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #6 | $228.83 | 11.246% | $254.5642 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
Purchase #7 | $167.51 | 6.210% | $177.9124 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.36 | $903.1310 | $903.13 | $903.05 | $903.10 |