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 | $56.46 | 5.415% | $59.5173 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.92 | 3.447% | $201.6389 | $201.64 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
Purchase #3 | $54.32 | 11.155% | $60.3794 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.87 | 3.503% | $42.3017 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #5 | $218.26 | 13.385% | $247.4741 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
Purchase #6 | $17.44 | 4.849% | $18.2857 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #7 | $96.78 | 3.705% | $100.3657 | $100.37 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $679.05 | $729.9628 | $729.97 | $729.95 | $730.00 |