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 | $161.40 | 3.772% | $167.488 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.46 | 3.213% | $119.1697 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.40 | 5.261% | $194.1013 | $194.10 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
Purchase #4 | $57.33 | 5.464% | $60.4625 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #5 | $13.44 | 7.342% | $14.4268 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
Purchase #6 | $18.88 | 3.656% | $19.5703 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
Purchase #7 | $20.95 | 13.738% | $23.8281 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $571.86 | $599.0467 | $599.05 | $599.05 | $599.10 |