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 | $52.40 | 9.105% | $57.171 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
Purchase #2 | $6.39 | 5.167% | $6.7202 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
Purchase #3 | $22.38 | 3.274% | $23.1127 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
Purchase #4 | $142.75 | 11.336% | $158.9321 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
Purchase #5 | $5.77 | 11.773% | $6.4493 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
Purchase #6 | $188.39 | 11.211% | $209.5104 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #7 | $13.92 | 8.444% | $15.0954 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $432.00 | $476.9911 | $476.99 | $476.95 | $476.90 |