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 | $50.99 | 12.628% | $57.429 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
Purchase #2 | $248.65 | 5.334% | $261.913 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #3 | $54.84 | 12.564% | $61.7301 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
Purchase #4 | $99.80 | 4.399% | $104.1902 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
Purchase #5 | $186.75 | 5.415% | $196.8625 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
Purchase #6 | $38.55 | 6.574% | $41.0843 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #7 | $156.79 | 12.369% | $176.1834 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $836.37 | $899.3925 | $899.38 | $899.45 | $899.40 |