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 | $78.32 | 10.549% | $86.582 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #2 | $80.82 | 12.457% | $90.8877 | $90.89 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
Purchase #3 | $77.86 | 9.487% | $85.2466 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $166.26 | 10.666% | $183.9933 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
Purchase #5 | $19.72 | 13.376% | $22.3577 | $22.36 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
Purchase #6 | $27.42 | 13.419% | $31.0995 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #7 | $48.94 | 4.774% | $51.2764 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $499.34 | $551.4432 | $551.45 | $551.50 | $551.50 |