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 | $71.63 | 9.651% | $78.543 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.82 | 10.488% | $15.2694 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #3 | $43.49 | 4.116% | $45.28 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #4 | $44.37 | 7.351% | $47.6316 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
Purchase #5 | $48.72 | 4.473% | $50.8992 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #6 | $238.72 | 4.674% | $249.8778 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
Purchase #7 | $145.69 | 9.850% | $160.0405 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $606.44 | $647.5415 | $647.54 | $647.60 | $647.50 |