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 | $37.95 | 13.465% | $43.06 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
Purchase #2 | $15.70 | 11.722% | $17.5404 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 3.234% | $9.002 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
Purchase #4 | $27.91 | 5.770% | $29.5204 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #5 | $135.68 | 3.223% | $140.053 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
Purchase #6 | $239.79 | 5.402% | $252.7435 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 8.367% | $152.3532 | $152.35 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $606.34 | $644.2725 | $644.26 | $644.25 | $644.30 |