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 | $38.96 | 4.615% | $40.758 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $15.95 | 10.778% | $17.6691 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
Purchase #3 | $54.75 | 5.534% | $57.7799 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #4 | $17.97 | 3.481% | $18.5955 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #5 | $206.41 | 8.405% | $223.7588 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
Purchase #6 | $96.25 | 7.327% | $103.3022 | $103.30 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
Purchase #7 | $54.34 | 5.436% | $57.2939 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $484.63 | $519.1574 | $519.16 | $519.15 | $519.30 |