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 | $164.50 | 8.521% | $178.517 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.72 | 5.523% | $28.1957 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #3 | $64.59 | 5.407% | $68.0824 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
Purchase #4 | $132.72 | 7.212% | $142.2918 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #5 | $27.58 | 8.528% | $29.932 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
Purchase #6 | $14.54 | 9.725% | $15.954 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
Purchase #7 | $123.60 | 10.424% | $136.4841 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $554.25 | $599.4570 | $599.45 | $599.50 | $599.50 |