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 | $7.60 | 13.112% | $8.5965 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #2 | $139.59 | 12.172% | $156.5809 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #3 | $186.35 | 11.673% | $208.1026 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
Purchase #4 | $145.71 | 8.219% | $157.6859 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
Purchase #5 | $133.63 | 7.279% | $143.3569 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
Purchase #6 | $188.31 | 13.401% | $213.5454 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
Purchase #7 | $70.77 | 5.869% | $74.9235 | $74.92 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.96 | $962.7917 | $962.80 | $962.80 | $962.80 |