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 | $49.41 | 10.336% | $54.517 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.59 | 7.623% | $42.6079 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #3 | $65.30 | 12.159% | $73.2398 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 3.189% | $244.4547 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #5 | $8.94 | 12.560% | $10.0629 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
Purchase #6 | $217.50 | 10.564% | $240.4767 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #7 | $54.33 | 3.295% | $56.1202 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $671.97 | $721.4792 | $721.48 | $721.45 | $721.50 |