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 | $37.95 | 6.826% | $40.5405 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.35 | 10.662% | $237.204 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
Purchase #3 | $12.83 | 10.358% | $14.1589 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
Purchase #4 | $53.58 | 4.194% | $55.8271 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
Purchase #5 | $56.97 | 5.712% | $60.2241 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
Purchase #6 | $12.91 | 4.387% | $13.4764 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #7 | $173.25 | 13.291% | $196.2767 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $561.84 | $617.7077 | $617.71 | $617.75 | $617.70 |