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 | $8.90 | 4.825% | $9.3294 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
Purchase #2 | $79.92 | 5.779% | $84.5386 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.45 | 3.249% | $150.1757 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #4 | $25.55 | 11.245% | $28.4231 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #5 | $20.96 | 3.360% | $21.6643 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
Purchase #6 | $91.69 | 4.569% | $95.8793 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #7 | $37.46 | 8.226% | $40.5415 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $409.93 | $430.5519 | $430.55 | $430.60 | $430.50 |