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 | $245.96 | 5.483% | $259.446 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.62 | 10.699% | $43.8589 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
Purchase #3 | $19.39 | 6.519% | $20.654 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
Purchase #4 | $89.50 | 11.662% | $99.9375 | $99.94 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
Purchase #5 | $12.81 | 12.733% | $14.4411 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
Purchase #6 | $44.98 | 5.702% | $47.5448 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #7 | $212.92 | 7.870% | $229.6768 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $665.18 | $715.5591 | $715.56 | $715.60 | $715.50 |