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 | $147.31 | 3.486% | $152.4452 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
Purchase #2 | $62.55 | 10.243% | $68.957 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
Purchase #3 | $16.40 | 6.751% | $17.5072 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #4 | $15.33 | 13.723% | $17.4337 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #5 | $199.44 | 7.318% | $214.035 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
Purchase #6 | $10.25 | 7.230% | $10.9911 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
Purchase #7 | $11.38 | 6.296% | $12.0965 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $462.66 | $493.4657 | $493.48 | $493.50 | $493.40 |