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 | $38.99 | 11.507% | $43.4766 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.33 | 7.276% | $15.3727 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #3 | $9.95 | 13.823% | $11.3254 | $11.33 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
Purchase #4 | $96.25 | 13.842% | $109.5729 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
Purchase #5 | $176.45 | 11.627% | $196.9658 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
Purchase #6 | $81.76 | 6.208% | $86.8357 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
Purchase #7 | $85.49 | 7.126% | $91.582 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $503.22 | $555.1311 | $555.14 | $555.15 | $555.20 |