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 | $15.98 | 5.630% | $16.8797 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #2 | $70.98 | 10.803% | $78.648 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
Purchase #3 | $51.80 | 6.432% | $55.1318 | $55.13 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
Purchase #4 | $95.47 | 6.263% | $101.4493 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
Purchase #5 | $78.56 | 6.686% | $83.8125 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #6 | $24.52 | 13.282% | $27.7767 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #7 | $208.93 | 10.320% | $230.4916 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $546.24 | $594.1896 | $594.19 | $594.25 | $594.10 |