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 | $75.35 | 6.709% | $80.4052 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $136.48 | 13.755% | $155.2528 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #3 | $6.58 | 12.139% | $7.3787 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #4 | $242.26 | 8.719% | $263.3826 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
Purchase #5 | $72.55 | 10.503% | $80.1699 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #6 | $126.80 | 10.195% | $139.7273 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
Purchase #7 | $174.46 | 7.464% | $187.4817 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $834.48 | $913.7982 | $913.80 | $913.85 | $913.90 |