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 | $104.61 | 10.499% | $115.593 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
Purchase #2 | $13.90 | 6.665% | $14.8264 | $14.83 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
Purchase #3 | $214.50 | 8.228% | $232.1491 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
Purchase #4 | $12.48 | 3.124% | $12.8699 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
Purchase #5 | $38.92 | 7.469% | $41.8269 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
Purchase #6 | $154.73 | 4.401% | $161.5397 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
Purchase #7 | $8.49 | 8.265% | $9.1917 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $547.63 | $587.9967 | $588.00 | $588.05 | $587.90 |