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 | $130.64 | 5.261% | $137.513 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.55 | 3.587% | $166.3089 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #3 | $65.30 | 11.861% | $73.0452 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
Purchase #4 | $63.65 | 8.428% | $69.0144 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
Purchase #5 | $33.85 | 13.245% | $38.3334 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
Purchase #6 | $23.70 | 7.295% | $25.4289 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
Purchase #7 | $50.88 | 13.547% | $57.7727 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $528.57 | $567.4165 | $567.41 | $567.40 | $567.30 |