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 | $71.52 | 11.870% | $80.0094 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $190.77 | 8.807% | $207.5711 | $207.57 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
Purchase #3 | $118.99 | 4.551% | $124.4052 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
Purchase #4 | $185.80 | 7.173% | $199.1274 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
Purchase #5 | $69.87 | 6.150% | $74.167 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
Purchase #6 | $217.67 | 7.855% | $234.768 | $234.77 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
Purchase #7 | $176.45 | 10.599% | $195.1519 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.07 | $1,115.2000 | $1,115.21 | $1,115.15 | $1,115.30 |