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 | $74.60 | 8.598% | $81.0141 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #2 | $205.33 | 9.392% | $224.6146 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
Purchase #3 | $149.47 | 7.821% | $161.16 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
Purchase #4 | $85.57 | 10.741% | $94.7611 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
Purchase #5 | $60.92 | 8.180% | $65.9033 | $65.90 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
Purchase #6 | $148.76 | 7.557% | $160.0018 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #7 | $224.43 | 13.790% | $255.3789 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.08 | $1,042.8338 | $1,042.82 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.90 |