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 | $39.48 | 8.578% | $42.8666 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $25.92 | 10.635% | $28.6766 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #3 | $56.53 | 13.118% | $63.9456 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
Purchase #4 | $199.73 | 4.863% | $209.4429 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
Purchase #5 | $90.86 | 6.468% | $96.7368 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
Purchase #6 | $10.66 | 3.466% | $11.0295 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
Purchase #7 | $91.74 | 3.234% | $94.7069 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $514.92 | $547.4049 | $547.42 | $547.45 | $547.30 |