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 | $9.37 | 6.576% | $9.9862 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Purchase #2 | $125.71 | 8.282% | $136.1213 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
Purchase #3 | $147.66 | 8.839% | $160.7117 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #4 | $44.50 | 3.226% | $45.9356 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
Purchase #5 | $29.35 | 3.127% | $30.2678 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
Purchase #6 | $168.92 | 6.694% | $180.2275 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #7 | $208.84 | 8.598% | $226.7961 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $734.35 | $790.0462 | $790.06 | $790.05 | $790.00 |