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 | $76.53 | 5.248% | $80.5463 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $120.51 | 13.858% | $137.2103 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
Purchase #3 | $99.82 | 12.591% | $112.3883 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
Purchase #4 | $53.83 | 4.603% | $56.3078 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #5 | $188.92 | 13.614% | $214.6396 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.43 | 13.825% | $189.4389 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
Purchase #7 | $236.26 | 12.318% | $265.3625 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.30 | $1,055.8937 | $1,055.90 | $1,055.90 | $1,055.80 |