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 | $75.29 | 6.587% | $80.2494 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $33.97 | 12.803% | $38.3192 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.53 | 8.591% | $179.7507 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #4 | $139.85 | 6.450% | $148.8703 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
Purchase #5 | $178.70 | 3.757% | $185.4138 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #6 | $88.28 | 13.307% | $100.0274 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
Purchase #7 | $5.36 | 13.328% | $6.0744 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.98 | $738.7052 | $738.70 | $738.65 | $738.70 |