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 | $72.91 | 10.577% | $80.6217 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #2 | $50.68 | 6.560% | $54.0046 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #3 | $44.41 | 5.603% | $46.8983 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $37.78 | 7.492% | $40.6105 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #5 | $190.36 | 8.476% | $206.4949 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #6 | $241.25 | 12.538% | $271.4979 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.64 | 11.375% | $278.0366 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.03 | $978.1645 | $978.16 | $978.15 | $978.10 |