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 | $45.99 | 11.246% | $51.162 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $38.82 | 12.198% | $43.5553 | $43.56 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
Purchase #3 | $9.99 | 6.338% | $10.6232 | $10.62 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
Purchase #4 | $84.39 | 9.206% | $92.1589 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
Purchase #5 | $87.92 | 12.727% | $99.1096 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
Purchase #6 | $158.96 | 13.500% | $180.4196 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #7 | $95.71 | 4.418% | $99.9385 | $99.94 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $521.78 | $576.9671 | $576.97 | $576.90 | $577.00 |