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 | $9.38 | 6.607% | $9.9997 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Purchase #2 | $87.48 | 10.550% | $96.7091 | $96.71 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
Purchase #3 | $9.83 | 9.601% | $10.7738 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
Purchase #4 | $96.61 | 6.144% | $102.5457 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
Purchase #5 | $49.58 | 9.239% | $54.1607 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #6 | $231.99 | 10.716% | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $7.90 | 13.339% | $8.9538 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $492.77 | $539.9928 | $539.99 | $539.95 | $540.10 |