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 | $127.96 | 13.244% | $144.907 | $144.91 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
Purchase #2 | $9.77 | 7.227% | $10.4761 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Purchase #3 | $27.32 | 9.349% | $29.8741 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
Purchase #4 | $37.91 | 12.839% | $42.7773 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #5 | $6.77 | 4.830% | $7.097 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 10.391% | $275.8781 | $275.88 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
Purchase #7 | $53.51 | 12.113% | $59.9917 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $513.15 | $571.0013 | $571.01 | $571.05 | $571.10 |