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 | $70.54 | 13.780% | $80.2604 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
Purchase #2 | $77.48 | 10.763% | $85.8192 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #3 | $26.94 | 13.497% | $30.5761 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
Purchase #4 | $8.84 | 10.706% | $9.7864 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.27 | 7.703% | $137.0736 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
Purchase #6 | $46.34 | 9.759% | $50.8623 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #7 | $133.33 | 4.839% | $139.7818 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.74 | $534.1598 | $534.16 | $534.15 | $534.30 |