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 | $8.27 | 6.423% | $8.8012 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
Purchase #2 | $165.29 | 8.605% | $179.5132 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #3 | $157.91 | 13.400% | $179.0699 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #4 | $29.53 | 4.424% | $30.8364 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #5 | $109.45 | 11.256% | $121.7697 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
Purchase #6 | $136.80 | 3.179% | $141.1489 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
Purchase #7 | $187.93 | 9.738% | $206.2306 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.18 | $867.3699 | $867.37 | $867.35 | $867.30 |