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 | $8.35 | 7.739% | $8.9962 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
Purchase #2 | $62.36 | 8.260% | $67.5109 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
Purchase #3 | $11.69 | 6.751% | $12.4792 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #4 | $73.40 | 6.390% | $78.0903 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #5 | $50.38 | 7.465% | $54.1409 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
Purchase #6 | $239.51 | 5.416% | $252.4819 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Purchase #7 | $215.65 | 13.474% | $244.7067 | $244.71 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.34 | $718.4061 | $718.41 | $718.45 | $718.40 |