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 | $7.85 | 6.206% | $8.3372 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
Purchase #2 | $242.61 | 8.601% | $263.4769 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
Purchase #3 | $198.75 | 3.514% | $205.7341 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
Purchase #4 | $247.31 | 9.395% | $270.5448 | $270.54 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
Purchase #5 | $235.40 | 9.395% | $257.5158 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.80 | 8.446% | $194.9859 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Purchase #7 | $232.28 | 12.832% | $262.0862 | $262.09 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,344.00 | $1,462.6809 | $1,462.69 | $1,462.75 | $1,462.60 |