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 | $117.51 | 3.415% | $121.523 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
Purchase #2 | $8.56 | 4.638% | $8.957 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
Purchase #3 | $126.76 | 12.392% | $142.4681 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #4 | $111.27 | 6.483% | $118.4836 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
Purchase #5 | $40.82 | 4.216% | $42.541 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $66.40 | 4.446% | $69.3521 | $69.35 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
Purchase #7 | $25.60 | 3.725% | $26.5536 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $496.92 | $529.8784 | $529.87 | $529.85 | $530.00 |