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 | $14.78 | 4.862% | $15.4986 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.55 | 5.148% | $36.3286 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
Purchase #3 | $45.52 | 10.669% | $50.3765 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #4 | $197.73 | 6.431% | $210.446 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
Purchase #5 | $198.47 | 12.806% | $223.8861 | $223.89 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
Purchase #6 | $67.92 | 8.659% | $73.8012 | $73.80 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
Purchase #7 | $44.57 | 13.317% | $50.5054 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $603.54 | $660.8424 | $660.86 | $660.90 | $660.80 |