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 | $184.94 | 10.564% | $204.4771 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #2 | $61.86 | 8.529% | $67.136 | $67.14 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
Purchase #3 | $27.76 | 13.384% | $31.4754 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #4 | $173.75 | 3.736% | $180.2413 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #5 | $41.34 | 5.460% | $43.5972 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
Purchase #6 | $17.69 | 3.328% | $18.2787 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #7 | $47.98 | 5.349% | $50.5465 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.32 | $595.7522 | $595.77 | $595.85 | $595.70 |