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 | $7.50 | 12.358% | $8.4269 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
Purchase #2 | $102.55 | 11.437% | $114.2786 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #3 | $188.80 | 5.297% | $198.8007 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
Purchase #4 | $58.84 | 4.658% | $61.5808 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #5 | $242.78 | 12.345% | $272.7512 | $272.75 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
Purchase #6 | $166.54 | 9.586% | $182.5045 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #7 | $198.25 | 10.247% | $218.5647 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.26 | $1,056.9074 | $1,056.90 | $1,056.95 | $1,057.00 |