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 | $20.66 | 8.752% | $22.4682 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $5.29 | 4.794% | $5.5436 | $5.54 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
Purchase #3 | $8.86 | 7.847% | $9.5552 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.66 | 5.407% | $250.5103 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #5 | $104.28 | 7.484% | $112.0843 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
Purchase #6 | $19.34 | 12.704% | $21.797 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #7 | $54.60 | 10.600% | $60.3876 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $450.69 | $482.3462 | $482.35 | $482.35 | $482.40 |