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 | $7.25 | 9.849% | $7.9641 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
Purchase #2 | $87.75 | 5.753% | $92.7983 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #3 | $138.32 | 7.555% | $148.7701 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
Purchase #4 | $154.54 | 10.682% | $171.048 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #5 | $98.70 | 12.612% | $111.148 | $111.15 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
Purchase #6 | $7.25 | 13.838% | $8.2533 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #7 | $95.88 | 4.871% | $100.5503 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.69 | $640.5321 | $640.53 | $640.50 | $640.60 |