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 | $20.67 | 13.725% | $23.507 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $68.82 | 3.740% | $71.3939 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #3 | $15.98 | 7.824% | $17.2303 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
Purchase #4 | $182.50 | 5.765% | $193.0211 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
Purchase #5 | $24.31 | 9.483% | $26.6153 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #6 | $43.83 | 9.521% | $48.0031 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #7 | $154.70 | 3.489% | $160.0975 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.81 | $539.8682 | $539.87 | $539.85 | $539.80 |