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 | $5.80 | 11.706% | $6.4789 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $202.54 | 13.572% | $230.0287 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
Purchase #3 | $32.93 | 7.181% | $35.2947 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
Purchase #4 | $65.78 | 8.236% | $71.1976 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #5 | $211.47 | 13.761% | $240.5704 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #6 | $150.60 | 8.640% | $163.6118 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
Purchase #7 | $125.90 | 11.329% | $140.1632 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.02 | $887.3453 | $887.34 | $887.35 | $887.40 |