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 | $46.88 | 9.325% | $51.2516 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $14.62 | 7.693% | $15.7447 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
Purchase #3 | $83.40 | 9.727% | $91.5123 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #4 | $81.83 | 9.700% | $89.7675 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
Purchase #5 | $146.91 | 3.809% | $152.5058 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #6 | $50.54 | 13.324% | $57.2739 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
Purchase #7 | $84.75 | 5.710% | $89.5892 | $89.59 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $508.93 | $547.6450 | $547.64 | $547.60 | $547.70 |