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 | $6.95 | 6.333% | $7.3901 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #2 | $63.74 | 13.318% | $72.2289 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
Purchase #3 | $51.65 | 4.866% | $54.1633 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #4 | $206.49 | 7.725% | $222.4414 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
Purchase #5 | $6.98 | 9.308% | $7.6297 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
Purchase #6 | $40.49 | 3.314% | $41.8318 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
Purchase #7 | $164.47 | 9.488% | $180.0749 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $540.77 | $585.7601 | $585.75 | $585.80 | $585.70 |