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 | $71.35 | 12.167% | $80.0312 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $202.38 | 12.261% | $227.1938 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
Purchase #3 | $208.38 | 12.564% | $234.5609 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
Purchase #4 | $108.78 | 11.521% | $121.3125 | $121.31 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 9.370% | $264.1504 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
Purchase #6 | $187.32 | 4.488% | $195.7269 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
Purchase #7 | $173.62 | 8.720% | $188.7597 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,193.35 | $1,311.7354 | $1,311.73 | $1,311.75 | $1,311.80 |