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 | $71.40 | 12.594% | $80.3921 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $32.91 | 11.629% | $36.7371 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
Purchase #3 | $190.51 | 13.499% | $216.2269 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
Purchase #4 | $195.47 | 11.244% | $217.4486 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
Purchase #5 | $161.33 | 6.176% | $171.2937 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #6 | $234.85 | 3.506% | $243.0838 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #7 | $137.74 | 4.521% | $143.9672 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.21 | $1,109.1494 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.20 | $1,109.10 |