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 | $7.57 | 6.641% | $8.0727 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
Purchase #2 | $161.60 | 6.784% | $172.5629 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #3 | $167.72 | 12.235% | $188.2405 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
Purchase #4 | $135.94 | 7.352% | $145.9343 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
Purchase #5 | $34.31 | 9.155% | $37.4511 | $37.45 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $246.76 | 9.659% | $270.5945 | $270.59 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 12.243% | $258.8324 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.50 | $1,081.6884 | $1,081.67 | $1,081.70 | $1,081.70 |