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 | $72.62 | 10.821% | $80.4782 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.86 | 11.654% | $264.4637 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
Purchase #3 | $59.71 | 13.316% | $67.661 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
Purchase #4 | $134.61 | 3.320% | $139.0791 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
Purchase #5 | $91.51 | 7.213% | $98.1106 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
Purchase #6 | $247.99 | 10.788% | $274.7432 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
Purchase #7 | $161.74 | 5.825% | $171.1614 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.04 | $1,095.6972 | $1,095.69 | $1,095.70 | $1,095.80 |