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 | $47.87 | 12.181% | $53.701 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
Purchase #2 | $49.62 | 10.790% | $54.974 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #3 | $88.90 | 3.691% | $92.1813 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
Purchase #4 | $12.58 | 6.161% | $13.3551 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
Purchase #5 | $153.67 | 7.179% | $164.702 | $164.70 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
Purchase #6 | $204.46 | 7.778% | $220.3629 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
Purchase #7 | $243.44 | 5.600% | $257.0726 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.54 | $856.3489 | $856.34 | $856.30 | $856.50 |