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 | $236.40 | 10.169% | $260.4395 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
Purchase #2 | $8.96 | 13.404% | $10.161 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
Purchase #3 | $56.99 | 4.846% | $59.7517 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.81 | 12.694% | $31.3402 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
Purchase #5 | $61.36 | 7.514% | $65.9706 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
Purchase #6 | $133.80 | 6.612% | $142.6469 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $53.72 | 9.121% | $58.6198 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $579.04 | $628.9297 | $628.93 | $628.90 | $628.90 |