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 | $72.93 | 9.736% | $80.0305 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $153.94 | 3.446% | $159.2448 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $175.73 | 8.371% | $190.4404 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #4 | $165.28 | 4.516% | $172.744 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #5 | $187.95 | 5.862% | $198.9676 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
Purchase #6 | $159.70 | 12.269% | $179.2936 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #7 | $26.61 | 12.653% | $29.977 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.14 | $1,010.6979 | $1,010.69 | $1,010.75 | $1,010.60 |