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 | $74.70 | 7.112% | $80.0127 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $98.30 | 13.532% | $111.602 | $111.60 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
Purchase #3 | $178.30 | 6.297% | $189.5276 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.70 | 10.789% | $96.0541 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
Purchase #5 | $180.48 | 3.115% | $186.102 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
Purchase #6 | $230.80 | 13.683% | $262.3804 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $156.60 | 5.226% | $164.7839 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.88 | $1,090.4627 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.50 |