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 | $79.90 | 5.607% | $84.38 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #2 | $67.90 | 5.789% | $71.8307 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
Purchase #3 | $106.86 | 10.191% | $117.7501 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
Purchase #4 | $69.98 | 12.179% | $78.5029 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $40.31 | 13.830% | $45.8849 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.73 | 3.198% | $154.5184 | $154.52 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #7 | $5.43 | 4.574% | $5.6784 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $520.11 | $558.5454 | $558.54 | $558.60 | $558.60 |