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 | $6.83 | 9.695% | $7.4922 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #2 | $22.55 | 9.592% | $24.713 | $24.71 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
Purchase #3 | $188.69 | 4.315% | $196.832 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $79.28 | 12.733% | $89.3747 | $89.37 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
Purchase #5 | $95.88 | 7.179% | $102.7632 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
Purchase #6 | $227.79 | 7.345% | $244.5212 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #7 | $16.75 | 8.526% | $18.1781 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $637.77 | $683.8744 | $683.86 | $683.85 | $683.90 |