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 | $74.51 | 7.416% | $80.0357 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $239.91 | 3.527% | $248.3716 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #3 | $209.35 | 11.568% | $233.5676 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
Purchase #4 | $128.97 | 9.634% | $141.395 | $141.40 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #5 | $234.46 | 4.479% | $244.9615 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
Purchase #6 | $162.55 | 6.699% | $173.4392 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
Purchase #7 | $41.32 | 7.347% | $44.3558 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.07 | $1,166.1264 | $1,166.14 | $1,166.10 | $1,166.20 |