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 | $48.69 | 13.166% | $55.1005 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #2 | $103.77 | 5.181% | $109.1463 | $109.15 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 9.863% | $29.9926 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #4 | $48.38 | 7.684% | $52.0975 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
Purchase #5 | $11.86 | 5.411% | $12.5017 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #6 | $38.53 | 7.311% | $41.3469 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
Purchase #7 | $179.88 | 10.113% | $198.0713 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $458.41 | $498.2568 | $498.26 | $498.25 | $498.20 |