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 | $7.72 | 11.168% | $8.5822 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $43.66 | 3.440% | $45.1619 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #3 | $94.93 | 4.769% | $99.4572 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #4 | $61.75 | 12.485% | $69.4595 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
Purchase #5 | $40.61 | 6.755% | $43.3532 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #6 | $196.25 | 6.102% | $208.2252 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
Purchase #7 | $196.83 | 8.130% | $212.8323 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $641.75 | $687.0715 | $687.07 | $687.10 | $687.20 |