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 | $130.44 | 5.460% | $137.562 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
Purchase #2 | $11.81 | 7.183% | $12.6583 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
Purchase #3 | $43.53 | 11.523% | $48.546 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #4 | $99.57 | 3.211% | $102.7672 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 11.670% | $220.9503 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
Purchase #6 | $7.87 | 11.787% | $8.7976 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.59 | 7.528% | $180.2062 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $658.67 | $711.4876 | $711.50 | $711.45 | $711.60 |