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 | $71.78 | 11.772% | $80.2299 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $190.34 | 5.276% | $200.3823 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $137.35 | 3.497% | $142.1531 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #4 | $177.81 | 13.124% | $201.1458 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
Purchase #5 | $250.66 | 13.792% | $285.231 | $285.23 | $285.25 | $285.20 |
Purchase #6 | $161.95 | 12.218% | $181.7371 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
Purchase #7 | $131.52 | 10.838% | $145.7741 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,121.41 | $1,236.6533 | $1,236.65 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.60 |