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 | $22.83 | 5.837% | $24.1626 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $55.94 | 7.671% | $60.2312 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
Purchase #3 | $157.90 | 4.234% | $164.5855 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
Purchase #4 | $12.98 | 4.845% | $13.6089 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
Purchase #5 | $9.78 | 10.716% | $10.828 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 7.204% | $76.9618 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
Purchase #7 | $112.72 | 12.771% | $127.1155 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $443.94 | $477.4935 | $477.50 | $477.50 | $477.50 |