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 | $77.97 | 3.684% | $80.8424 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #2 | $164.36 | 3.708% | $170.4545 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
Purchase #3 | $153.80 | 10.852% | $170.4904 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #4 | $18.93 | 8.766% | $20.5894 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #5 | $98.57 | 11.232% | $109.6414 | $109.64 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
Purchase #6 | $199.66 | 12.344% | $224.306 | $224.31 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.32 | 10.201% | $262.631 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.61 | $1,038.9551 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.00 | $1,038.90 |