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 | $203.93 | 6.105% | $216.3799 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #2 | $5.50 | 13.837% | $6.261 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
Purchase #3 | $46.26 | 8.855% | $50.3563 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
Purchase #4 | $97.78 | 8.198% | $105.796 | $105.80 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
Purchase #5 | $149.56 | 5.807% | $158.2449 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #6 | $33.39 | 5.834% | $35.338 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
Purchase #7 | $50.34 | 10.192% | $55.4707 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $586.76 | $627.8468 | $627.85 | $627.85 | $627.90 |