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 | $155.45 | 9.486% | $170.196 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
Purchase #2 | $107.91 | 13.298% | $122.2599 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
Purchase #3 | $51.56 | 4.207% | $53.7291 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
Purchase #4 | $52.38 | 7.155% | $56.1278 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
Purchase #5 | $8.88 | 5.211% | $9.3427 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
Purchase #6 | $92.84 | 7.241% | $99.5625 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #7 | $38.72 | 6.593% | $41.2728 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $507.74 | $552.4908 | $552.49 | $552.50 | $552.50 |