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 | $7.90 | 9.467% | $8.6479 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $116.31 | 5.205% | $122.3639 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
Purchase #3 | $134.77 | 11.800% | $150.6729 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
Purchase #4 | $141.53 | 6.152% | $150.2369 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #5 | $241.67 | 3.725% | $250.6722 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #6 | $7.84 | 13.255% | $8.8792 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
Purchase #7 | $86.83 | 13.787% | $98.8013 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.85 | $790.2743 | $790.27 | $790.25 | $790.30 |