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 | $7.66 | 11.191% | $8.5172 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.94 | 4.735% | $206.2651 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.61 | 11.511% | $248.2346 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #4 | $187.79 | 6.626% | $200.233 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $188.41 | 13.662% | $214.1506 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #6 | $6.89 | 11.862% | $7.7073 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
Purchase #7 | $194.51 | 5.727% | $205.6496 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.81 | $1,090.7574 | $1,090.76 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.70 |