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 | $71.27 | 12.484% | $80.1673 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #2 | $202.61 | 8.814% | $220.468 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #3 | $127.81 | 11.195% | $142.1183 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
Purchase #4 | $83.91 | 4.336% | $87.5483 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #5 | $31.75 | 7.594% | $34.1611 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
Purchase #6 | $229.31 | 5.773% | $242.5481 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #7 | $54.36 | 12.864% | $61.3529 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.02 | $868.3640 | $868.37 | $868.30 | $868.40 |