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 | $20.58 | 9.337% | $22.5016 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.51 | 5.147% | $15.2568 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #3 | $132.53 | 11.523% | $147.8014 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #4 | $79.50 | 10.356% | $87.733 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
Purchase #5 | $121.53 | 6.707% | $129.681 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #6 | $67.83 | 3.693% | $70.335 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
Purchase #7 | $71.35 | 4.275% | $74.4002 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $507.83 | $547.7090 | $547.71 | $547.75 | $547.70 |