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 | $46.65 | 10.327% | $51.4675 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $46.87 | 5.784% | $49.581 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #3 | $66.50 | 13.477% | $75.4622 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
Purchase #4 | $239.70 | 3.710% | $248.5929 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #5 | $122.49 | 11.547% | $136.6339 | $136.63 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
Purchase #6 | $156.70 | 13.579% | $177.9783 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Purchase #7 | $6.95 | 11.306% | $7.7358 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $685.86 | $747.4516 | $747.45 | $747.50 | $747.50 |