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 | $51.25 | 8.361% | $55.535 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $19.43 | 7.323% | $20.8529 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
Purchase #3 | $29.91 | 7.543% | $32.1661 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #4 | $87.28 | 9.710% | $95.7549 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
Purchase #5 | $7.93 | 11.635% | $8.8527 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
Purchase #6 | $5.78 | 10.570% | $6.3909 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
Purchase #7 | $186.84 | 5.388% | $196.9069 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $388.42 | $416.4594 | $416.46 | $416.45 | $416.60 |