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 | $7.91 | 11.731% | $8.8379 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
Purchase #2 | $100.65 | 13.618% | $114.3565 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
Purchase #3 | $145.30 | 8.855% | $158.1663 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
Purchase #4 | $28.69 | 3.595% | $29.7214 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
Purchase #5 | $20.27 | 12.567% | $22.8173 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
Purchase #6 | $126.53 | 5.326% | $133.269 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #7 | $29.42 | 13.373% | $33.3543 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $458.77 | $500.5227 | $500.53 | $500.45 | $500.60 |