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 | $36.33 | 10.815% | $40.2591 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $8.93 | 10.477% | $9.8656 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
Purchase #3 | $67.43 | 3.257% | $69.6262 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
Purchase #4 | $234.54 | 8.201% | $253.7746 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
Purchase #5 | $47.71 | 6.617% | $50.867 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #6 | $20.73 | 9.770% | $22.7553 | $22.76 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
Purchase #7 | $183.50 | 9.253% | $200.4793 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $599.17 | $647.6271 | $647.64 | $647.60 | $647.80 |