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 | $55.83 | 5.635% | $58.976 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
Purchase #2 | $123.64 | 9.873% | $135.847 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #3 | $7.77 | 13.852% | $8.8463 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
Purchase #4 | $100.65 | 7.117% | $107.8133 | $107.81 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
Purchase #5 | $63.27 | 5.414% | $66.6954 | $66.70 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
Purchase #6 | $98.63 | 9.822% | $108.3174 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #7 | $88.79 | 11.399% | $98.9112 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.58 | $585.4066 | $585.42 | $585.40 | $585.30 |