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 | $73.98 | 9.169% | $80.7632 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
Purchase #2 | $123.54 | 11.441% | $137.6742 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
Purchase #3 | $247.44 | 8.530% | $268.5466 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
Purchase #4 | $56.73 | 6.455% | $60.3919 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #5 | $33.40 | 7.749% | $35.9882 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
Purchase #6 | $243.40 | 4.710% | $254.8641 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
Purchase #7 | $21.90 | 12.271% | $24.5873 | $24.59 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.39 | $862.8155 | $862.81 | $862.80 | $862.90 |