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 | $7.61 | 4.789% | $7.9744 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
Purchase #2 | $32.59 | 10.816% | $36.1149 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
Purchase #3 | $13.53 | 8.776% | $14.7174 | $14.72 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
Purchase #4 | $204.41 | 13.119% | $231.2265 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $87.39 | 12.428% | $98.2508 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #6 | $226.56 | 8.742% | $246.3659 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #7 | $51.94 | 6.507% | $55.3197 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $624.03 | $689.9696 | $689.97 | $689.90 | $690.00 |