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 | $7.38 | 8.409% | $8.0006 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Purchase #2 | $181.87 | 6.486% | $193.6661 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
Purchase #3 | $235.26 | 10.507% | $259.9788 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #4 | $195.79 | 7.532% | $210.5369 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
Purchase #5 | $19.26 | 7.375% | $20.6804 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.53 | 5.643% | $167.4758 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #7 | $38.81 | 3.613% | $40.2122 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $836.90 | $900.5508 | $900.56 | $900.60 | $900.60 |