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 | $8.57 | 7.125% | $9.1806 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
Purchase #2 | $149.78 | 3.665% | $155.2694 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #3 | $142.96 | 8.124% | $154.5741 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
Purchase #4 | $39.89 | 8.793% | $43.3975 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $209.64 | 4.130% | $218.2981 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #6 | $243.34 | 6.148% | $258.3005 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #7 | $154.88 | 6.185% | $164.4593 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.06 | $1,003.4795 | $1,003.48 | $1,003.45 | $1,003.60 |