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 | $21.47 | 9.376% | $23.483 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $11.76 | 5.594% | $12.4179 | $12.42 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #3 | $121.39 | 9.219% | $132.5809 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
Purchase #4 | $99.71 | 11.206% | $110.8835 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
Purchase #5 | $161.84 | 6.387% | $172.1767 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.54 | 10.634% | $80.2539 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
Purchase #7 | $14.62 | 9.349% | $15.9868 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $503.33 | $547.7827 | $547.78 | $547.85 | $547.90 |