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 | $76.45 | 5.362% | $80.5492 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $183.69 | 8.188% | $198.7305 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
Purchase #3 | $214.80 | 3.802% | $222.9667 | $222.97 | $222.95 | $223.00 |
Purchase #4 | $95.64 | 3.306% | $98.8019 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
Purchase #5 | $215.43 | 3.157% | $222.2311 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
Purchase #6 | $220.26 | 3.264% | $227.4493 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
Purchase #7 | $218.66 | 4.656% | $228.8408 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,224.93 | $1,279.5695 | $1,279.57 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.40 |