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 | $50.38 | 11.568% | $56.208 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
Purchase #2 | $34.50 | 11.496% | $38.4661 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.61 | 11.336% | $85.2945 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #4 | $212.59 | 4.685% | $222.5498 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #5 | $230.34 | 4.257% | $240.1456 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
Purchase #6 | $8.88 | 6.464% | $9.454 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
Purchase #7 | $73.70 | 6.479% | $78.475 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $687.00 | $730.5930 | $730.60 | $730.60 | $730.60 |