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 | $39.37 | 8.580% | $42.7479 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $26.73 | 7.237% | $28.6645 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
Purchase #3 | $205.84 | 7.184% | $220.6275 | $220.63 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
Purchase #4 | $58.75 | 7.341% | $63.0628 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
Purchase #5 | $162.62 | 7.823% | $175.3418 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
Purchase #6 | $82.47 | 8.115% | $89.1624 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
Purchase #7 | $17.79 | 13.412% | $20.176 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $593.57 | $639.7829 | $639.78 | $639.80 | $639.80 |