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 | $250.80 | 10.244% | $276.492 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
Purchase #2 | $11.80 | 13.368% | $13.3774 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
Purchase #3 | $60.79 | 8.510% | $65.9632 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
Purchase #4 | $42.43 | 7.478% | $45.6029 | $45.60 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #5 | $46.37 | 8.409% | $50.2693 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #6 | $73.90 | 6.340% | $78.5853 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #7 | $24.28 | 5.612% | $25.6426 | $25.64 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.37 | $555.9327 | $555.93 | $555.95 | $556.00 |