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 | $247.75 | 5.152% | $260.5141 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.54 | 10.492% | $37.059 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
Purchase #3 | $65.74 | 7.192% | $70.468 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
Purchase #4 | $11.39 | 13.694% | $12.9497 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
Purchase #5 | $50.86 | 3.431% | $52.605 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #6 | $104.50 | 10.488% | $115.46 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #7 | $156.68 | 11.800% | $175.1682 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $670.46 | $724.2240 | $724.23 | $724.15 | $724.30 |