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 | $42.99 | 10.293% | $47.415 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $15.70 | 10.415% | $17.3352 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
Purchase #3 | $153.86 | 10.343% | $169.7737 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
Purchase #4 | $191.50 | 12.141% | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
Purchase #5 | $9.60 | 5.519% | $10.1298 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
Purchase #6 | $154.30 | 8.860% | $167.971 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
Purchase #7 | $21.91 | 5.594% | $23.1356 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.86 | $650.5103 | $650.52 | $650.50 | $650.50 |