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 | $7.95 | 3.245% | $8.208 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #2 | $106.46 | 5.642% | $112.4665 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.70 | 13.204% | $44.942 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
Purchase #4 | $232.98 | 7.272% | $249.9223 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
Purchase #5 | $212.31 | 11.591% | $236.9189 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
Purchase #6 | $222.64 | 8.764% | $242.1522 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
Purchase #7 | $120.97 | 3.461% | $125.1568 | $125.16 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.01 | $1,019.7667 | $1,019.77 | $1,019.70 | $1,019.80 |