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 | $6.29 | 3.426% | $6.5055 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.37 | 10.649% | $159.744 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
Purchase #3 | $167.28 | 12.580% | $188.3238 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #4 | $177.26 | 13.214% | $200.6831 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #5 | $45.62 | 3.346% | $47.1464 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
Purchase #6 | $115.33 | 10.765% | $127.7453 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
Purchase #7 | $217.97 | 3.714% | $226.0654 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.12 | $956.2135 | $956.22 | $956.20 | $956.10 |