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 | $80.71 | 3.446% | $83.4913 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.97 | 7.226% | $174.7462 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #3 | $122.37 | 13.448% | $138.8263 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
Purchase #4 | $161.44 | 5.130% | $169.7219 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
Purchase #5 | $233.41 | 11.751% | $260.838 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
Purchase #6 | $123.77 | 8.224% | $133.9488 | $133.95 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
Purchase #7 | $16.76 | 13.859% | $19.0828 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.43 | $980.6553 | $980.66 | $980.70 | $980.50 |