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 | $39.68 | 3.197% | $40.9486 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $127.54 | 3.738% | $132.3074 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
Purchase #3 | $131.39 | 4.850% | $137.7624 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
Purchase #4 | $5.66 | 9.784% | $6.2138 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #5 | $54.37 | 7.861% | $58.644 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
Purchase #6 | $91.79 | 7.579% | $98.7468 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
Purchase #7 | $50.49 | 5.585% | $53.3099 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $500.92 | $527.9329 | $527.93 | $527.90 | $527.80 |