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 | $224.72 | 13.648% | $255.3898 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.27 | 3.284% | $44.691 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #3 | $63.27 | 4.715% | $66.2532 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.77 | 8.604% | $31.2454 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
Purchase #5 | $11.93 | 10.545% | $13.188 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #6 | $103.72 | 13.330% | $117.5459 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
Purchase #7 | $20.57 | 7.619% | $22.1372 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $496.25 | $550.4505 | $550.46 | $550.50 | $550.40 |