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 | $6.78 | 8.551% | $7.3598 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.52 | 12.848% | $45.726 | $45.73 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
Purchase #3 | $103.60 | 7.597% | $111.4705 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #4 | $26.45 | 4.158% | $27.5498 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #5 | $231.91 | 4.380% | $242.0677 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
Purchase #6 | $218.77 | 13.829% | $249.0237 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
Purchase #7 | $147.36 | 12.201% | $165.3394 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.39 | $848.5369 | $848.54 | $848.50 | $848.50 |