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 | $7.53 | 6.380% | $8.0104 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Purchase #2 | $23.38 | 5.591% | $24.6872 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
Purchase #3 | $144.44 | 4.645% | $151.1492 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
Purchase #4 | $133.78 | 12.341% | $150.2898 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #5 | $79.36 | 13.676% | $90.2133 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #6 | $37.30 | 12.552% | $41.9819 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #7 | $159.55 | 9.304% | $174.3945 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $585.34 | $640.7263 | $640.72 | $640.75 | $640.70 |