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 | $8.63 | 6.354% | $9.1784 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
Purchase #2 | $78.38 | 5.667% | $82.8218 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #3 | $86.44 | 13.182% | $97.8345 | $97.83 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
Purchase #4 | $135.60 | 8.501% | $147.1274 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
Purchase #5 | $238.32 | 10.807% | $264.0752 | $264.08 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
Purchase #6 | $235.69 | 8.284% | $255.2146 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #7 | $200.98 | 9.404% | $219.8802 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.04 | $1,076.1321 | $1,076.13 | $1,076.20 | $1,076.10 |