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 | $69.57 | 5.666% | $73.5118 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #2 | $10.84 | 11.383% | $12.0739 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
Purchase #3 | $28.57 | 10.183% | $31.4793 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.55 | 10.424% | $54.7151 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #5 | $14.79 | 6.783% | $15.7932 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #6 | $153.46 | 7.388% | $164.7976 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
Purchase #7 | $165.79 | 12.116% | $185.8771 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $492.57 | $538.2480 | $538.25 | $538.25 | $538.30 |