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 | $8.49 | 6.214% | $9.0176 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
Purchase #2 | $5.67 | 3.158% | $5.8491 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
Purchase #3 | $32.75 | 12.510% | $36.847 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
Purchase #4 | $127.42 | 11.126% | $141.5967 | $141.60 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
Purchase #5 | $78.74 | 8.128% | $85.14 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #6 | $200.33 | 7.722% | $215.7995 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
Purchase #7 | $117.77 | 11.204% | $130.965 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $571.17 | $625.2149 | $625.23 | $625.20 | $625.10 |