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 | $9.68 | 8.441% | $10.4971 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.72 | 12.543% | $142.6145 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #3 | $83.85 | 4.266% | $87.427 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.35 | 6.653% | $43.0345 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
Purchase #5 | $52.62 | 9.856% | $57.8062 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #6 | $178.91 | 10.648% | $197.9603 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
Purchase #7 | $69.35 | 12.224% | $77.8273 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $561.48 | $617.1669 | $617.17 | $617.20 | $617.10 |