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 | $45.30 | 6.244% | $48.1285 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 13.308% | $17.846 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
Purchase #3 | $38.33 | 5.129% | $40.2959 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #4 | $55.34 | 8.681% | $60.1441 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
Purchase #5 | $180.62 | 10.849% | $200.2155 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #6 | $98.67 | 5.336% | $103.935 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
Purchase #7 | $239.87 | 10.456% | $264.9508 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $673.88 | $735.5158 | $735.53 | $735.55 | $735.40 |