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 | $77.71 | 3.315% | $80.2861 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
Purchase #2 | $205.92 | 5.775% | $217.8119 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #3 | $214.78 | 8.179% | $232.3469 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
Purchase #4 | $231.30 | 3.848% | $240.2004 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #5 | $131.94 | 7.294% | $141.5637 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.59 | 7.793% | $179.5724 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #7 | $75.25 | 6.370% | $80.0434 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,103.49 | $1,171.8248 | $1,171.82 | $1,171.80 | $1,171.80 |