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 | $7.88 | 9.364% | $8.6179 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $32.64 | 12.211% | $36.6257 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
Purchase #3 | $42.38 | 5.484% | $44.7041 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #4 | $20.90 | 5.110% | $21.968 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
Purchase #5 | $95.98 | 11.708% | $107.2173 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
Purchase #6 | $176.52 | 5.855% | $186.8552 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
Purchase #7 | $122.97 | 8.680% | $133.6438 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $499.27 | $539.6320 | $539.64 | $539.60 | $539.60 |