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 | $8.52 | 4.488% | $8.9024 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
Purchase #2 | $145.79 | 8.487% | $158.1632 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
Purchase #3 | $27.41 | 7.776% | $29.5414 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 3.665% | $134.2462 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
Purchase #5 | $179.78 | 9.692% | $197.2043 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #6 | $230.63 | 11.605% | $257.3946 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
Purchase #7 | $225.88 | 13.617% | $256.6381 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.51 | $1,042.0902 | $1,042.08 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.00 |