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 | $8.85 | 6.800% | $9.4518 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.96 | 10.289% | $201.7848 | $201.78 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
Purchase #3 | $57.75 | 4.614% | $60.4146 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #4 | $37.63 | 12.263% | $42.2446 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #5 | $234.86 | 8.210% | $254.142 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
Purchase #6 | $102.28 | 12.699% | $115.2685 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
Purchase #7 | $71.79 | 12.224% | $80.5656 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.12 | $763.8719 | $763.86 | $763.85 | $763.90 |