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 | $7.28 | 6.779% | $7.7735 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.61 | 8.377% | $12.5826 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
Purchase #3 | $21.52 | 11.546% | $24.0047 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Purchase #4 | $61.56 | 6.366% | $65.4789 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
Purchase #5 | $173.43 | 8.246% | $187.731 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
Purchase #6 | $198.64 | 10.385% | $219.2688 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
Purchase #7 | $40.45 | 7.433% | $43.4566 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $514.49 | $560.2961 | $560.29 | $560.30 | $560.40 |