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 | $7.58 | 5.357% | $7.9861 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Purchase #2 | $69.93 | 12.321% | $78.5461 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $82.27 | 4.839% | $86.251 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
Purchase #4 | $143.48 | 4.340% | $149.707 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
Purchase #5 | $170.75 | 11.525% | $190.4289 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #6 | $52.59 | 7.714% | $56.6468 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
Purchase #7 | $161.88 | 6.576% | $172.5252 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $688.48 | $742.0911 | $742.11 | $742.15 | $742.00 |