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 | $130.62 | 10.565% | $144.42 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #2 | $42.34 | 8.321% | $45.8631 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
Purchase #3 | $52.81 | 12.111% | $59.2058 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #4 | $48.74 | 3.402% | $50.3981 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #5 | $196.75 | 13.477% | $223.266 | $223.27 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
Purchase #6 | $92.73 | 11.159% | $103.0777 | $103.08 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
Purchase #7 | $25.98 | 6.350% | $27.6297 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.97 | $653.8604 | $653.87 | $653.85 | $653.90 |