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 | $37.50 | 8.535% | $40.7006 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $159.52 | 10.142% | $175.6985 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #3 | $7.92 | 10.693% | $8.7669 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
Purchase #4 | $62.96 | 6.798% | $67.24 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #5 | $134.83 | 8.498% | $146.2879 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #6 | $70.51 | 10.267% | $77.7493 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
Purchase #7 | $44.69 | 6.804% | $47.7307 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $517.93 | $564.1739 | $564.18 | $564.20 | $564.10 |