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 | $37.75 | 8.339% | $40.898 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $13.88 | 11.514% | $15.4781 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $116.92 | 5.568% | $123.4301 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #4 | $86.60 | 5.631% | $91.4764 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #5 | $202.93 | 11.498% | $226.2629 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
Purchase #6 | $33.70 | 5.295% | $35.4844 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #7 | $9.88 | 5.525% | $10.4259 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $501.66 | $543.4558 | $543.46 | $543.55 | $543.50 |