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 | $7.29 | 9.318% | $7.9693 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
Purchase #2 | $208.99 | 13.735% | $237.6948 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #3 | $207.25 | 13.441% | $235.1065 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
Purchase #4 | $15.71 | 5.415% | $16.5607 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
Purchase #5 | $124.95 | 3.130% | $128.8609 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
Purchase #6 | $71.75 | 12.180% | $80.4892 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #7 | $239.84 | 7.795% | $258.5355 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.78 | $965.2169 | $965.22 | $965.20 | $965.30 |