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 | $61.95 | 7.321% | $66.4854 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.82 | 10.830% | $16.425 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
Purchase #3 | $209.97 | 9.437% | $229.7849 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #4 | $141.32 | 12.575% | $159.091 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #5 | $111.80 | 13.192% | $126.5487 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
Purchase #6 | $57.75 | 7.439% | $62.046 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
Purchase #7 | $45.40 | 8.171% | $49.1096 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $643.01 | $709.4906 | $709.50 | $709.55 | $709.40 |