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 | $6.27 | 3.843% | $6.511 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.56 | 3.233% | $108.9728 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
Purchase #3 | $15.89 | 12.385% | $17.858 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
Purchase #4 | $173.33 | 7.230% | $185.8618 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #5 | $123.54 | 13.497% | $140.2142 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
Purchase #6 | $83.32 | 12.215% | $93.4975 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
Purchase #7 | $80.75 | 9.821% | $88.6805 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $588.66 | $641.5958 | $641.59 | $641.55 | $641.70 |