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 | $176.43 | 6.846% | $188.5084 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.34 | 12.268% | $19.4673 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
Purchase #3 | $44.85 | 4.534% | $46.8835 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $118.99 | 7.189% | $127.5442 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $29.35 | 6.520% | $31.2636 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
Purchase #6 | $94.50 | 13.793% | $107.5344 | $107.53 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
Purchase #7 | $56.82 | 5.583% | $59.9923 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.28 | $581.1937 | $581.18 | $581.20 | $581.20 |