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 | $8.40 | 12.520% | $9.4517 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
Purchase #2 | $23.82 | 6.495% | $25.3671 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
Purchase #3 | $113.70 | 6.787% | $121.4168 | $121.42 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
Purchase #4 | $79.42 | 5.495% | $83.7841 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #5 | $57.98 | 13.369% | $65.7313 | $65.73 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
Purchase #6 | $22.48 | 6.454% | $23.9309 | $23.93 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
Purchase #7 | $112.66 | 10.545% | $124.54 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $418.46 | $454.2219 | $454.22 | $454.25 | $454.20 |