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 | $80.87 | 3.470% | $83.6762 | $83.68 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
Purchase #2 | $71.68 | 6.515% | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
Purchase #3 | $94.29 | 5.354% | $99.3383 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
Purchase #4 | $147.75 | 12.635% | $166.4182 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #5 | $149.65 | 5.735% | $158.2324 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #6 | $70.80 | 8.168% | $76.5829 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #7 | $154.75 | 5.400% | $163.1065 | $163.11 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $769.79 | $823.7045 | $823.71 | $823.75 | $823.70 |