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 | $157.94 | 12.382% | $177.4961 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.47 | 3.340% | $25.2873 | $25.29 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
Purchase #3 | $13.25 | 4.462% | $13.8412 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
Purchase #4 | $7.98 | 13.628% | $9.0675 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
Purchase #5 | $199.52 | 4.633% | $208.7638 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #6 | $55.25 | 11.705% | $61.717 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
Purchase #7 | $16.86 | 3.733% | $17.4894 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $475.27 | $513.6623 | $513.67 | $513.65 | $513.70 |