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 | $7.84 | 11.751% | $8.7613 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
Purchase #2 | $177.73 | 10.327% | $196.0842 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #3 | $158.90 | 9.408% | $173.8493 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
Purchase #4 | $47.59 | 10.317% | $52.4999 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.43 | 7.426% | $251.8388 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
Purchase #6 | $93.75 | 3.445% | $96.9797 | $96.98 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.83 | 6.336% | $255.0256 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.07 | $1,035.0388 | $1,035.04 | $1,035.10 | $1,035.00 |