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 | $7.98 | 7.660% | $8.5913 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $163.57 | 6.398% | $174.0352 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
Purchase #3 | $118.25 | 5.190% | $124.3872 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
Purchase #4 | $138.86 | 3.245% | $143.366 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 12.741% | $276.61 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
Purchase #6 | $130.49 | 5.861% | $138.138 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
Purchase #7 | $100.80 | 7.450% | $108.3096 | $108.31 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $905.30 | $973.4373 | $973.45 | $973.45 | $973.40 |