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 | $7.55 | 6.515% | $8.0419 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
Purchase #2 | $102.44 | 13.667% | $116.4405 | $116.44 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.70 | 12.161% | $248.6609 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
Purchase #4 | $207.58 | 7.167% | $222.4573 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
Purchase #5 | $90.33 | 6.827% | $96.4968 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #6 | $121.85 | 3.601% | $126.2378 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
Purchase #7 | $196.43 | 12.458% | $220.9012 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.88 | $1,039.2364 | $1,039.24 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.20 |