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 | $71.90 | 12.378% | $80.7998 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #2 | $145.38 | 10.295% | $160.3469 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #3 | $81.64 | 13.267% | $92.4712 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #4 | $159.91 | 3.696% | $165.8203 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
Purchase #5 | $237.63 | 4.531% | $248.397 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #6 | $221.32 | 10.596% | $244.7711 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 5.625% | $254.0915 | $254.09 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,158.34 | $1,246.6978 | $1,246.70 | $1,246.65 | $1,246.70 |