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 | $52.65 | 10.131% | $57.984 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
Purchase #2 | $114.47 | 5.737% | $121.0371 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
Purchase #3 | $189.30 | 11.639% | $211.3326 | $211.33 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
Purchase #4 | $19.71 | 6.214% | $20.9348 | $20.93 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.34 | 11.670% | $279.5547 | $279.55 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
Purchase #6 | $132.97 | 7.546% | $143.0039 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Purchase #7 | $33.29 | 12.628% | $37.4939 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.73 | $871.3410 | $871.32 | $871.40 | $871.30 |