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 | $15.38 | 12.837% | $17.3543 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.42 | 11.672% | $48.488 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $99.59 | 11.619% | $111.1614 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
Purchase #4 | $127.59 | 7.799% | $137.5407 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
Purchase #5 | $112.80 | 3.236% | $116.4502 | $116.45 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
Purchase #6 | $71.72 | 3.497% | $74.228 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
Purchase #7 | $82.88 | 4.873% | $86.9187 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $553.38 | $592.1413 | $592.14 | $592.15 | $592.20 |