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 | $7.78 | 9.751% | $8.5386 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 5.162% | $81.3954 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #3 | $31.70 | 11.719% | $35.4149 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #4 | $34.31 | 11.383% | $38.2155 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #5 | $182.59 | 4.516% | $190.8358 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
Purchase #6 | $130.29 | 11.450% | $145.2082 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #7 | $161.57 | 11.324% | $179.8662 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $625.64 | $679.4746 | $679.49 | $679.45 | $679.40 |