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 | $51.74 | 8.359% | $56.0649 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
Purchase #2 | $5.78 | 12.717% | $6.515 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #3 | $96.30 | 10.179% | $106.1024 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
Purchase #4 | $167.85 | 3.357% | $173.4847 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #5 | $219.27 | 8.803% | $238.5723 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $56.77 | 10.400% | $62.6741 | $62.67 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
Purchase #7 | $184.71 | 13.763% | $210.1316 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.42 | $853.5450 | $853.53 | $853.50 | $853.60 |