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 | $59.89 | 6.734% | $63.923 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 5.449% | $17.5045 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.52 | 9.716% | $180.5048 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #4 | $130.43 | 7.734% | $140.5175 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #5 | $75.36 | 3.726% | $78.1679 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #6 | $10.89 | 9.145% | $11.8859 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
Purchase #7 | $80.80 | 10.127% | $88.9826 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.49 | $581.4862 | $581.48 | $581.45 | $581.50 |