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 | $76.76 | 11.278% | $85.417 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $64.92 | 9.706% | $71.2211 | $71.22 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #3 | $214.93 | 5.524% | $226.8027 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
Purchase #4 | $227.85 | 8.286% | $246.7297 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
Purchase #5 | $79.47 | 5.285% | $83.67 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
Purchase #6 | $208.35 | 4.786% | $218.3216 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $208.65 | 3.352% | $215.6439 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.93 | $1,147.8060 | $1,147.80 | $1,147.75 | $1,147.70 |