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 | $42.84 | 12.718% | $48.2884 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #2 | $17.71 | 5.398% | $18.666 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
Purchase #3 | $79.60 | 3.820% | $82.6407 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
Purchase #4 | $5.55 | 6.423% | $5.9065 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #5 | $67.36 | 6.479% | $71.7243 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
Purchase #6 | $196.43 | 10.826% | $217.6955 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
Purchase #7 | $37.65 | 7.804% | $40.5882 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $447.14 | $485.5096 | $485.52 | $485.50 | $485.50 |