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 | $74.41 | 7.529% | $80.0123 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $44.77 | 10.422% | $49.4359 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
Purchase #3 | $83.28 | 7.636% | $89.6393 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
Purchase #4 | $58.68 | 12.818% | $66.2016 | $66.20 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
Purchase #5 | $239.82 | 7.536% | $257.8928 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #6 | $44.46 | 13.479% | $50.4528 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #7 | $76.75 | 12.218% | $86.1273 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $622.17 | $679.7620 | $679.76 | $679.80 | $679.70 |