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 | $6.30 | 3.467% | $6.5184 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.72 | 5.464% | $189.5399 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
Purchase #3 | $56.39 | 5.503% | $59.4931 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #4 | $16.77 | 6.551% | $17.8686 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
Purchase #5 | $38.35 | 8.393% | $41.5687 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
Purchase #6 | $84.75 | 8.571% | $92.0139 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
Purchase #7 | $238.56 | 7.441% | $256.3112 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $620.84 | $663.3138 | $663.31 | $663.25 | $663.30 |