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 | $53.36 | 3.826% | $55.4016 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $10.74 | 5.495% | $11.3302 | $11.33 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
Purchase #3 | $36.49 | 3.237% | $37.6712 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
Purchase #4 | $166.39 | 13.652% | $189.1056 | $189.11 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
Purchase #5 | $91.91 | 9.686% | $100.8124 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $41.80 | 3.488% | $43.258 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #7 | $109.73 | 7.518% | $117.9795 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.42 | $555.5585 | $555.56 | $555.55 | $555.60 |