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 | $56.55 | 3.489% | $58.523 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.36 | 3.601% | $27.3092 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
Purchase #3 | $116.69 | 8.218% | $126.2796 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
Purchase #4 | $66.51 | 9.223% | $72.6442 | $72.64 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
Purchase #5 | $147.50 | 9.108% | $160.9343 | $160.93 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
Purchase #6 | $89.31 | 9.550% | $97.8391 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
Purchase #7 | $31.50 | 6.425% | $33.5239 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $534.42 | $577.0533 | $577.04 | $577.05 | $576.90 |