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 | $36.44 | 10.734% | $40.3515 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $14.46 | 5.339% | $15.232 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
Purchase #3 | $119.85 | 7.128% | $128.3929 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 13.630% | $21.0216 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #5 | $203.72 | 5.485% | $214.894 | $214.89 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
Purchase #6 | $120.82 | 8.248% | $130.7852 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
Purchase #7 | $34.69 | 5.361% | $36.5497 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $548.48 | $587.2269 | $587.22 | $587.25 | $587.20 |