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 | $5.97 | 8.404% | $6.4717 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $112.41 | 6.205% | $119.385 | $119.39 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
Purchase #3 | $67.39 | 5.291% | $70.9556 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
Purchase #4 | $207.63 | 12.603% | $233.7976 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
Purchase #5 | $31.69 | 6.402% | $33.7188 | $33.72 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
Purchase #6 | $163.80 | 4.599% | $171.3332 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
Purchase #7 | $46.58 | 11.671% | $52.0164 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.47 | $687.6783 | $687.69 | $687.65 | $687.70 |