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 | $20.40 | 5.211% | $21.463 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.44 | 10.519% | $80.06 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #3 | $136.79 | 13.443% | $155.1787 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
Purchase #4 | $42.96 | 6.326% | $45.6776 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #5 | $140.30 | 10.855% | $155.5296 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
Purchase #6 | $15.61 | 13.863% | $17.774 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
Purchase #7 | $105.75 | 5.611% | $111.6836 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $534.25 | $587.3665 | $587.36 | $587.40 | $587.50 |