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 | $54.56 | 9.424% | $59.7017 | $59.70 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
Purchase #2 | $7.89 | 4.601% | $8.253 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #3 | $151.48 | 5.146% | $159.2752 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #4 | $127.80 | 12.728% | $144.0664 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
Purchase #5 | $29.73 | 4.805% | $31.1585 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
Purchase #6 | $159.71 | 3.369% | $165.0906 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
Purchase #7 | $16.35 | 12.643% | $18.4171 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $547.52 | $585.9625 | $585.97 | $585.95 | $586.10 |