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 | $39.62 | 3.151% | $40.8684 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $62.35 | 9.475% | $68.2577 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
Purchase #3 | $48.40 | 11.835% | $54.1281 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
Purchase #4 | $159.73 | 4.465% | $166.8619 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $76.83 | 4.705% | $80.4449 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #6 | $217.77 | 7.179% | $233.4037 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
Purchase #7 | $9.31 | 7.219% | $9.9821 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $614.01 | $653.9468 | $653.94 | $653.95 | $654.00 |