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 | $69.46 | 13.249% | $78.6628 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #2 | $18.49 | 10.811% | $20.489 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #3 | $18.73 | 10.263% | $20.6523 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
Purchase #4 | $160.70 | 8.532% | $174.4109 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
Purchase #5 | $60.60 | 7.650% | $65.2359 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
Purchase #6 | $47.35 | 6.319% | $50.342 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
Purchase #7 | $114.43 | 3.802% | $118.7806 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $489.76 | $528.5735 | $528.57 | $528.60 | $528.60 |