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 | 10.241% | $8.2681 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #2 | $144.84 | 3.864% | $150.4366 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $192.55 | 4.318% | $200.8643 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #4 | $221.50 | 9.429% | $242.3852 | $242.39 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #5 | $166.54 | 3.830% | $172.9185 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #6 | $75.93 | 12.440% | $85.3757 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #7 | $201.93 | 12.240% | $226.6462 | $226.65 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.79 | $1,086.8946 | $1,086.91 | $1,086.90 | $1,086.90 |