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 | $71.52 | 11.874% | $80.0123 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $162.83 | 4.368% | $169.9424 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
Purchase #3 | $142.49 | 5.439% | $150.24 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #4 | $111.57 | 3.775% | $115.7818 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
Purchase #5 | $164.67 | 3.420% | $170.3017 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #6 | $127.29 | 12.135% | $142.7366 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #7 | $184.79 | 5.335% | $194.6485 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.16 | $1,023.6633 | $1,023.66 | $1,023.70 | $1,023.50 |