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 | $13.88 | 11.511% | $15.4777 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $10.43 | 8.423% | $11.3085 | $11.31 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
Purchase #3 | $76.25 | 7.328% | $81.8376 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
Purchase #4 | $157.39 | 7.115% | $168.5883 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
Purchase #5 | $137.72 | 11.552% | $153.6294 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
Purchase #6 | $55.96 | 6.432% | $59.5593 | $59.56 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
Purchase #7 | $98.82 | 9.410% | $108.119 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.45 | $598.5198 | $598.53 | $598.55 | $598.50 |