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 | $7.38 | 6.595% | $7.8667 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
Purchase #2 | $7.51 | 9.433% | $8.2184 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.84 | 6.287% | $196.4609 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $223.42 | 3.769% | $231.8407 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $199.85 | 6.151% | $212.1428 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $183.58 | 3.659% | $190.2972 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #7 | $155.54 | 4.398% | $162.3806 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.12 | $1,009.2073 | $1,009.21 | $1,009.20 | $1,009.20 |