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 | $181.28 | 8.456% | $196.609 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #2 | $19.72 | 7.731% | $21.2446 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
Purchase #3 | $11.78 | 3.844% | $12.2328 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
Purchase #4 | $15.77 | 4.390% | $16.4623 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #5 | $11.32 | 9.396% | $12.3836 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #6 | $138.80 | 10.811% | $153.8057 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
Purchase #7 | $128.55 | 6.234% | $136.5638 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $507.22 | $549.3018 | $549.29 | $549.30 | $549.30 |