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 | $14.48 | 7.331% | $15.5415 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.84 | 9.613% | $56.8234 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #3 | $8.51 | 3.455% | $8.804 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
Purchase #4 | $150.87 | 8.218% | $163.2685 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
Purchase #5 | $58.55 | 6.486% | $62.3476 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
Purchase #6 | $236.97 | 8.753% | $257.712 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #7 | $25.32 | 6.813% | $27.0451 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $546.54 | $591.5421 | $591.54 | $591.50 | $591.40 |