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 | $7.37 | 13.487% | $8.364 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
Purchase #2 | $62.77 | 5.305% | $66.0999 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
Purchase #3 | $145.88 | 8.851% | $158.7918 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #4 | $152.32 | 9.545% | $166.8589 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $180.86 | 5.355% | $190.5451 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.41 | 7.644% | $264.1691 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
Purchase #7 | $213.97 | 10.609% | $236.6701 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.58 | $1,091.4989 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.45 | $1,091.60 |