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 | $7.80 | 13.663% | $8.8657 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
Purchase #2 | $157.95 | 9.738% | $173.3312 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.65 | 7.242% | $175.5015 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #4 | $160.48 | 12.578% | $180.6652 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
Purchase #5 | $114.71 | 10.864% | $127.1721 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
Purchase #6 | $89.53 | 3.196% | $92.3914 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
Purchase #7 | $221.54 | 9.790% | $243.2288 | $243.23 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.66 | $1,001.1559 | $1,001.16 | $1,001.15 | $1,001.20 |