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 | $54.82 | 6.204% | $58.221 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 12.633% | $135.4412 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
Purchase #3 | $26.99 | 6.312% | $28.6936 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #4 | $133.65 | 6.666% | $142.5591 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #5 | $44.71 | 7.392% | $48.015 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #6 | $161.80 | 5.134% | $170.1068 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 9.690% | $273.9179 | $273.92 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.94 | $856.9546 | $856.96 | $856.90 | $856.90 |