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 | $72.90 | 10.408% | $80.4874 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.97 | 10.214% | $88.1381 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
Purchase #3 | $118.59 | 5.553% | $125.1753 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
Purchase #4 | $228.47 | 3.608% | $236.7132 | $236.71 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #5 | $96.54 | 4.146% | $100.5425 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
Purchase #6 | $75.83 | 8.404% | $82.2028 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.29 | 5.242% | $242.3618 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.59 | $955.6211 | $955.62 | $955.65 | $955.60 |