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 | $179.90 | 4.249% | $187.544 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #2 | $107.44 | 8.537% | $116.6122 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #3 | $49.55 | 4.205% | $51.6336 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
Purchase #4 | $76.52 | 9.249% | $83.5973 | $83.60 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #5 | $59.45 | 4.676% | $62.2299 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
Purchase #6 | $12.25 | 10.108% | $13.4882 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #7 | $71.76 | 3.531% | $74.2938 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $556.87 | $589.3990 | $589.39 | $589.45 | $589.30 |