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 | $76.75 | 5.274% | $80.7978 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #2 | $111.32 | 13.844% | $126.7311 | $126.73 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 11.213% | $238.8299 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
Purchase #4 | $202.79 | 10.307% | $223.6916 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #5 | $220.64 | 11.382% | $245.7532 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
Purchase #6 | $77.78 | 13.826% | $88.5339 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #7 | $84.46 | 5.506% | $89.1104 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.49 | $1,093.4479 | $1,093.44 | $1,093.50 | $1,093.40 |