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 | $5.89 | 10.428% | $6.5042 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.70 | 3.627% | $254.6115 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #3 | $156.76 | 10.520% | $173.2512 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
Purchase #4 | $43.43 | 13.650% | $49.3582 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #5 | $15.72 | 12.133% | $17.6273 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
Purchase #6 | $65.32 | 6.170% | $69.3502 | $69.35 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
Purchase #7 | $184.91 | 5.296% | $194.7028 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.73 | $765.4054 | $765.40 | $765.40 | $765.50 |