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 | $7.62 | 3.441% | $7.8822 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
Purchase #2 | $65.35 | 10.157% | $71.9876 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #3 | $137.33 | 4.645% | $143.709 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
Purchase #4 | $106.39 | 13.106% | $120.3335 | $120.33 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
Purchase #5 | $26.92 | 5.419% | $28.3788 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #6 | $77.38 | 10.631% | $85.6063 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #7 | $76.83 | 6.262% | $81.6411 | $81.64 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $497.82 | $539.5385 | $539.54 | $539.60 | $539.50 |