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 | $39.89 | 8.515% | $43.2866 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #2 | $238.36 | 3.446% | $246.5739 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
Purchase #3 | $25.47 | 8.755% | $27.6999 | $27.70 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
Purchase #4 | $66.84 | 6.214% | $70.9934 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
Purchase #5 | $72.59 | 8.627% | $78.8523 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #6 | $18.62 | 11.638% | $20.787 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #7 | $19.50 | 4.436% | $20.365 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $481.27 | $508.5581 | $508.56 | $508.55 | $508.70 |