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 | $8.29 | 5.522% | $8.7478 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
Purchase #2 | $197.71 | 5.692% | $208.9637 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
Purchase #3 | $82.57 | 9.546% | $90.4521 | $90.45 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #4 | $225.47 | 13.839% | $256.6728 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $81.32 | 5.530% | $85.817 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.37 | 9.368% | $188.5176 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $146.53 | 6.338% | $155.8171 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.26 | $994.9881 | $994.99 | $994.90 | $995.00 |