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 | $112.40 | 3.637% | $116.488 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 3.853% | $6.0442 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
Purchase #3 | $127.65 | 7.201% | $136.8421 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
Purchase #4 | $22.68 | 8.164% | $24.5316 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
Purchase #5 | $61.39 | 6.140% | $65.1593 | $65.16 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
Purchase #6 | $134.57 | 4.275% | $140.3229 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #7 | $96.26 | 6.483% | $102.5005 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $560.77 | $591.8886 | $591.88 | $591.90 | $591.80 |