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 | $7.50 | 10.705% | $8.3029 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #2 | $126.40 | 10.148% | $139.2271 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #3 | $52.61 | 3.141% | $54.2625 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #4 | $208.61 | 13.497% | $236.7661 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
Purchase #5 | $238.95 | 10.414% | $263.8343 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
Purchase #6 | $127.32 | 10.226% | $140.3397 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
Purchase #7 | $227.46 | 12.828% | $256.6386 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.85 | $1,099.3712 | $1,099.37 | $1,099.40 | $1,099.30 |