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 | $30.56 | 5.216% | $32.154 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #2 | $6.89 | 11.564% | $7.6868 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
Purchase #3 | $14.56 | 9.351% | $15.9215 | $15.92 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
Purchase #4 | $174.71 | 9.109% | $190.6243 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
Purchase #5 | $50.42 | 5.594% | $53.2405 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #6 | $169.30 | 4.523% | $176.9574 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
Purchase #7 | $105.30 | 7.205% | $112.8869 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.74 | $589.4714 | $589.47 | $589.45 | $589.50 |