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 | $74.88 | 7.176% | $80.2534 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
Purchase #2 | $129.76 | 12.479% | $145.9528 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
Purchase #3 | $157.44 | 9.718% | $172.74 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #4 | $161.53 | 5.171% | $169.8827 | $169.88 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
Purchase #5 | $159.25 | 10.431% | $175.8614 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
Purchase #6 | $249.77 | 11.397% | $278.2363 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
Purchase #7 | $233.83 | 4.330% | $243.9548 | $243.95 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,166.46 | $1,266.8814 | $1,266.87 | $1,266.90 | $1,267.00 |