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 | $7.50 | 13.336% | $8.5002 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.94 | 10.761% | $139.4924 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
Purchase #3 | $169.46 | 10.340% | $186.9822 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #4 | $122.70 | 4.698% | $128.4644 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
Purchase #5 | $239.41 | 7.774% | $258.0217 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #6 | $69.61 | 9.369% | $76.1318 | $76.13 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
Purchase #7 | $89.41 | 3.345% | $92.4008 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $824.03 | $889.9935 | $889.98 | $890.00 | $890.00 |