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 | $58.52 | 11.367% | $65.172 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
Purchase #2 | $16.80 | 11.174% | $18.6772 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #3 | $5.82 | 3.228% | $6.0079 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #4 | $223.73 | 5.861% | $236.8428 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
Purchase #5 | $35.81 | 3.240% | $36.9702 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
Purchase #6 | $145.78 | 4.517% | $152.3649 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
Purchase #7 | $58.39 | 8.763% | $63.5067 | $63.51 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.85 | $579.5417 | $579.54 | $579.50 | $579.60 |