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 | $55.54 | 5.469% | $58.5775 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #2 | $10.51 | 3.854% | $10.9151 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
Purchase #3 | $144.79 | 3.492% | $149.8461 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
Purchase #4 | $218.47 | 6.538% | $232.7536 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
Purchase #5 | $71.64 | 9.806% | $78.665 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #6 | $161.50 | 10.314% | $178.1571 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
Purchase #7 | $116.76 | 3.143% | $120.4298 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.21 | $829.3442 | $829.36 | $829.35 | $829.40 |