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 | $47.88 | 7.841% | $51.6343 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $74.33 | 5.672% | $78.546 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #3 | $27.43 | 3.296% | $28.3341 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
Purchase #4 | $18.38 | 9.537% | $20.1329 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $14.34 | 6.248% | $15.236 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
Purchase #6 | $57.48 | 13.574% | $65.2823 | $65.28 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
Purchase #7 | $215.77 | 8.348% | $233.7825 | $233.78 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $455.61 | $492.9481 | $492.94 | $493.05 | $492.80 |