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 | $53.36 | 3.803% | $55.3893 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $13.35 | 10.508% | $14.7528 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
Purchase #3 | $13.74 | 10.191% | $15.1402 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
Purchase #4 | $107.67 | 4.252% | $112.2481 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
Purchase #5 | $28.63 | 5.824% | $30.2974 | $30.30 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
Purchase #6 | $141.38 | 11.715% | $157.9427 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
Purchase #7 | $172.76 | 10.790% | $191.4008 | $191.40 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $530.89 | $577.1713 | $577.17 | $577.20 | $577.10 |