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 | $43.85 | 10.594% | $48.4955 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.27 | 7.637% | $42.269 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 9.874% | $252.6113 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
Purchase #4 | $59.37 | 8.772% | $64.5779 | $64.58 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
Purchase #5 | $16.37 | 8.812% | $17.8125 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #6 | $75.77 | 6.388% | $80.6102 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #7 | $79.99 | 11.597% | $89.2664 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.53 | $595.6428 | $595.65 | $595.60 | $595.70 |