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 | $172.40 | 4.479% | $180.1218 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #2 | $9.98 | 9.760% | $10.954 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.59 | 8.239% | $155.4204 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #4 | $65.51 | 10.661% | $72.494 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #5 | $41.88 | 5.410% | $44.1457 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
Purchase #6 | $33.73 | 13.433% | $38.261 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #7 | $84.56 | 7.552% | $90.946 | $90.95 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.65 | $592.3429 | $592.34 | $592.30 | $592.30 |