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 | $36.34 | 11.684% | $40.586 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $102.68 | 5.710% | $108.543 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
Purchase #3 | $12.95 | 9.449% | $14.1736 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
Purchase #4 | $157.42 | 9.421% | $172.2505 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #5 | $10.95 | 4.421% | $11.4341 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
Purchase #6 | $89.47 | 7.805% | $96.4531 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
Purchase #7 | $102.92 | 11.348% | $114.5994 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $512.73 | $558.0397 | $558.03 | $558.05 | $558.10 |