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 | $88.36 | 3.282% | $91.26 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
Purchase #2 | $240.34 | 11.576% | $268.1618 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
Purchase #3 | $7.85 | 7.160% | $8.4121 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
Purchase #4 | $84.50 | 6.285% | $89.8108 | $89.81 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #5 | $66.43 | 8.585% | $72.133 | $72.13 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
Purchase #6 | $7.30 | 9.667% | $8.0057 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Purchase #7 | $191.85 | 4.535% | $200.5504 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.63 | $738.3338 | $738.33 | $738.30 | $738.40 |