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 | $7.64 | 5.106% | $8.0301 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
Purchase #2 | $236.95 | 8.675% | $257.5054 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.41 | 13.295% | $261.043 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
Purchase #4 | $242.25 | 5.545% | $255.6828 | $255.68 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #5 | $24.43 | 9.729% | $26.8068 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #6 | $247.53 | 7.140% | $265.2036 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #7 | $250.63 | 12.621% | $282.262 | $282.26 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,239.84 | $1,356.5337 | $1,356.53 | $1,356.55 | $1,356.50 |