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 | $5.83 | 12.250% | $6.5442 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.29 | 5.289% | $199.3015 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $70.56 | 10.480% | $77.9547 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
Purchase #4 | $34.48 | 7.390% | $37.0281 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
Purchase #5 | $38.55 | 12.203% | $43.2543 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #6 | $28.52 | 11.355% | $31.7584 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
Purchase #7 | $137.63 | 9.448% | $150.6333 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.86 | $546.4745 | $546.46 | $546.50 | $546.50 |