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 | $77.84 | 3.465% | $80.5372 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.32 | 9.760% | $119.9896 | $119.99 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Purchase #3 | $49.69 | 13.578% | $56.4369 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
Purchase #4 | $187.85 | 3.422% | $194.2782 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #5 | $173.31 | 4.199% | $180.5873 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #6 | $153.38 | 5.147% | $161.2745 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
Purchase #7 | $39.26 | 12.149% | $44.0297 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.65 | $837.1334 | $837.14 | $837.20 | $837.10 |