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 | $8.57 | 10.738% | $9.4902 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.27 | 10.347% | $122.7831 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
Purchase #3 | $66.56 | 4.744% | $69.7176 | $69.72 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
Purchase #4 | $238.68 | 8.580% | $259.1587 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $239.37 | 13.188% | $270.9381 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
Purchase #6 | $221.38 | 6.679% | $236.166 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
Purchase #7 | $214.96 | 3.516% | $222.518 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.79 | $1,190.7717 | $1,190.78 | $1,190.75 | $1,190.80 |