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 | $51.31 | 10.111% | $56.498 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.51 | 11.478% | $83.0623 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
Purchase #3 | $70.91 | 6.426% | $75.4667 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
Purchase #4 | $36.61 | 13.423% | $41.5242 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $31.57 | 12.105% | $35.3915 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #6 | $139.51 | 3.535% | $144.4417 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
Purchase #7 | $144.88 | 9.701% | $158.9348 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.30 | $595.3192 | $595.31 | $595.30 | $595.30 |