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 | $7.61 | 12.390% | $8.5529 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $82.87 | 5.532% | $87.4544 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #3 | $121.39 | 10.264% | $133.8495 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
Purchase #4 | $222.25 | 9.864% | $244.1727 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
Purchase #5 | $223.30 | 6.221% | $237.1915 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
Purchase #6 | $246.91 | 13.634% | $280.5737 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
Purchase #7 | $128.73 | 9.295% | $140.6955 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.06 | $1,132.4902 | $1,132.48 | $1,132.45 | $1,132.60 |