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 | $129.99 | 10.380% | $143.483 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.26 | 9.300% | $80.0732 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #3 | $74.64 | 5.170% | $78.4989 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $143.82 | 10.767% | $159.3051 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #5 | $6.94 | 13.178% | $7.8546 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
Purchase #6 | $46.79 | 10.140% | $51.5345 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #7 | $37.78 | 3.223% | $38.9976 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $513.22 | $559.7469 | $559.74 | $559.75 | $559.80 |