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 | $56.74 | 3.183% | $58.546 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.49 | 4.717% | $42.3999 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $179.80 | 9.505% | $196.89 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #4 | $213.61 | 3.648% | $221.4025 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
Purchase #5 | $103.87 | 8.860% | $113.0729 | $113.07 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
Purchase #6 | $101.87 | 12.299% | $114.399 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
Purchase #7 | $217.30 | 6.514% | $231.4549 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.68 | $978.1652 | $978.16 | $978.15 | $978.20 |