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 | $8.27 | 11.370% | $9.2103 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
Purchase #2 | $141.87 | 11.612% | $158.3439 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #3 | $160.87 | 10.422% | $177.6359 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
Purchase #4 | $20.94 | 13.575% | $23.7826 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
Purchase #5 | $26.83 | 6.868% | $28.6727 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
Purchase #6 | $37.71 | 9.221% | $41.1872 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
Purchase #7 | $228.93 | 8.480% | $248.3433 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $625.42 | $687.1759 | $687.17 | $687.20 | $687.10 |