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 | $8.38 | 3.780% | $8.6968 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
Purchase #2 | $132.97 | 9.235% | $145.2498 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
Purchase #3 | $182.25 | 9.433% | $199.4416 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
Purchase #4 | $183.32 | 6.803% | $195.7913 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
Purchase #5 | $225.76 | 7.663% | $243.06 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
Purchase #6 | $244.91 | 13.777% | $278.6513 | $278.65 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
Purchase #7 | $166.28 | 9.756% | $182.5023 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,143.87 | $1,253.3931 | $1,253.39 | $1,253.40 | $1,253.40 |