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 | $38.40 | 5.547% | $40.53 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.99 | 3.345% | $21.6921 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #3 | $155.64 | 7.518% | $167.341 | $167.34 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
Purchase #4 | $26.40 | 7.398% | $28.3531 | $28.35 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #5 | $93.81 | 11.671% | $104.7586 | $104.76 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $131.57 | 12.267% | $147.7097 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #7 | $82.51 | 5.676% | $87.1933 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.32 | $597.5778 | $597.57 | $597.60 | $597.60 |