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 | $7.54 | 13.567% | $8.563 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $180.29 | 12.866% | $203.4861 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
Purchase #3 | $218.67 | 11.426% | $243.6552 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
Purchase #4 | $71.41 | 12.537% | $80.3627 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #5 | $124.84 | 9.162% | $136.2778 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.58 | 8.105% | $170.3519 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
Purchase #7 | $193.85 | 10.326% | $213.867 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.18 | $1,056.5637 | $1,056.57 | $1,056.55 | $1,056.80 |