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 | $88.99 | 13.256% | $100.7865 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #2 | $103.39 | 5.207% | $108.7735 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
Purchase #3 | $133.62 | 6.793% | $142.6968 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #4 | $97.36 | 8.804% | $105.9316 | $105.93 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
Purchase #5 | $206.85 | 12.567% | $232.8448 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
Purchase #6 | $162.25 | 5.651% | $171.4187 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #7 | $213.96 | 3.484% | $221.4144 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.42 | $1,083.8663 | $1,083.86 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.80 |