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 | $76.93 | 10.229% | $84.7992 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #2 | $24.31 | 10.141% | $26.7753 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #3 | $5.58 | 11.285% | $6.2097 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #4 | $243.47 | 13.667% | $276.745 | $276.75 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
Purchase #5 | $188.46 | 5.755% | $199.3059 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #6 | $242.74 | 10.225% | $267.5602 | $267.56 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.92 | 5.262% | $243.071 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.41 | $1,104.4663 | $1,104.48 | $1,104.45 | $1,104.50 |