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 | $53.41 | 5.859% | $56.5393 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.41 | 13.455% | $226.2406 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
Purchase #3 | $22.67 | 4.288% | $23.6421 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
Purchase #4 | $47.86 | 3.132% | $49.359 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #5 | $248.57 | 3.346% | $256.8872 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #6 | $103.67 | 6.338% | $110.2406 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
Purchase #7 | $14.32 | 7.824% | $15.4404 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.91 | $738.3492 | $738.35 | $738.40 | $738.20 |