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 | $5.92 | 9.392% | $6.476 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.55 | 3.589% | $76.1897 | $76.19 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
Purchase #3 | $20.65 | 4.379% | $21.5543 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
Purchase #4 | $10.28 | 11.864% | $11.4996 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #5 | $192.45 | 3.842% | $199.8439 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
Purchase #6 | $98.65 | 6.678% | $105.2378 | $105.24 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
Purchase #7 | $169.62 | 5.275% | $178.5675 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $571.12 | $599.3688 | $599.37 | $599.40 | $599.40 |