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 | $51.94 | 8.570% | $56.3913 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.43 | 3.452% | $122.5182 | $122.52 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
Purchase #3 | $235.47 | 12.388% | $264.64 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
Purchase #4 | $16.26 | 3.446% | $16.8203 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #5 | $166.79 | 8.336% | $180.6936 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #6 | $21.46 | 8.681% | $23.3229 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
Purchase #7 | $30.31 | 5.454% | $31.9631 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $640.66 | $696.3494 | $696.34 | $696.30 | $696.30 |