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 | $8.60 | 9.395% | $9.408 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
Purchase #2 | $27.70 | 12.194% | $31.0777 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #3 | $22.74 | 12.317% | $25.5409 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
Purchase #4 | $134.46 | 9.658% | $147.4461 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
Purchase #5 | $12.89 | 9.360% | $14.0965 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
Purchase #6 | $41.34 | 12.378% | $46.4571 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.69 | 13.170% | $98.1071 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $334.42 | $372.1334 | $372.15 | $372.15 | $372.10 |