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 | $6.42 | 7.554% | $6.905 | $6.91 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
Purchase #2 | $16.79 | 11.860% | $18.7813 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #3 | $49.35 | 7.330% | $52.9674 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $243.73 | 8.548% | $264.564 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
Purchase #5 | $138.83 | 4.338% | $144.8524 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
Purchase #6 | $90.97 | 13.838% | $103.5584 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
Purchase #7 | $103.78 | 13.182% | $117.4603 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.87 | $709.0888 | $709.09 | $709.05 | $709.30 |