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 | $5.74 | 13.167% | $6.4958 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.69 | 6.509% | $231.8594 | $231.86 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
Purchase #3 | $105.97 | 7.645% | $114.0714 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
Purchase #4 | $132.34 | 5.753% | $139.9535 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #5 | $22.74 | 8.735% | $24.7263 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
Purchase #6 | $87.49 | 10.233% | $96.4429 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
Purchase #7 | $142.49 | 10.804% | $157.8846 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $714.46 | $771.4339 | $771.43 | $771.45 | $771.50 |