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 | $26.53 | 11.205% | $29.5027 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $163.62 | 9.614% | $179.3504 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.90 | 10.842% | $91.888 | $91.89 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #4 | $14.95 | 7.739% | $16.107 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
Purchase #5 | $146.95 | 12.174% | $164.8397 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
Purchase #6 | $86.45 | 4.659% | $90.4777 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #7 | $14.98 | 7.706% | $16.1344 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $536.38 | $588.2999 | $588.30 | $588.35 | $588.30 |