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 | $15.91 | 9.460% | $17.4151 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $11.72 | 6.288% | $12.457 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $202.34 | 5.465% | $213.3979 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
Purchase #4 | $52.73 | 12.247% | $59.1878 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #5 | $190.87 | 4.866% | $200.1577 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
Purchase #6 | $13.58 | 9.277% | $14.8398 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
Purchase #7 | $57.44 | 5.495% | $60.5963 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.59 | $578.0516 | $578.07 | $578.05 | $578.10 |