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 | $53.96 | 4.528% | $56.4033 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #2 | $49.48 | 11.702% | $55.2701 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.85 | 13.467% | $185.9157 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #4 | $73.93 | 11.539% | $82.4608 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $37.99 | 6.776% | $40.5642 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #6 | $211.78 | 3.290% | $218.7476 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
Purchase #7 | $78.55 | 3.115% | $80.9968 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $669.54 | $720.3585 | $720.36 | $720.30 | $720.40 |