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 | $7.89 | 7.707% | $8.4981 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.67 | 8.540% | $108.1818 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
Purchase #3 | $169.30 | 7.308% | $181.6724 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
Purchase #4 | $18.79 | 4.213% | $19.5816 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #5 | $137.71 | 3.812% | $142.9595 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
Purchase #6 | $176.35 | 10.755% | $195.3164 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
Purchase #7 | $190.51 | 3.473% | $197.1264 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.22 | $853.3362 | $853.34 | $853.35 | $853.40 |