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 | $56.87 | 13.360% | $64.4678 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
Purchase #2 | $11.68 | 7.277% | $12.53 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $102.45 | 3.217% | $105.7458 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
Purchase #4 | $173.91 | 4.610% | $181.9273 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
Purchase #5 | $25.83 | 13.177% | $29.2336 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
Purchase #6 | $128.85 | 10.676% | $142.606 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $38.83 | 11.722% | $43.3817 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.42 | $579.8922 | $579.90 | $579.95 | $579.80 |