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 | $7.68 | 12.234% | $8.6196 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $78.61 | 8.608% | $85.3767 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #3 | $85.40 | 5.311% | $89.9356 | $89.94 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
Purchase #4 | $228.94 | 5.262% | $240.9868 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
Purchase #5 | $129.67 | 11.315% | $144.3422 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
Purchase #6 | $243.79 | 7.813% | $262.8373 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
Purchase #7 | $221.59 | 5.294% | $233.321 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.68 | $1,065.4192 | $1,065.43 | $1,065.45 | $1,065.30 |