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 | $51.93 | 12.800% | $58.577 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #2 | $79.34 | 5.294% | $83.5403 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
Purchase #3 | $152.53 | 4.710% | $159.7142 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #4 | $165.51 | 6.340% | $176.0033 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Purchase #5 | $74.88 | 7.476% | $80.478 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.58 | 8.816% | $171.4723 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #7 | $105.78 | 13.255% | $119.8011 | $119.80 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.55 | $849.5862 | $849.58 | $849.60 | $849.60 |