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 | $5.81 | 9.356% | $6.3536 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
Purchase #2 | $29.39 | 7.181% | $31.5005 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #3 | $37.44 | 7.213% | $40.1405 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #4 | $96.41 | 4.597% | $100.842 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
Purchase #5 | $229.62 | 13.771% | $261.241 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #6 | $200.82 | 4.482% | $209.8208 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
Purchase #7 | $211.81 | 6.545% | $225.673 | $225.67 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.30 | $875.5714 | $875.56 | $875.55 | $875.50 |