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 | $35.68 | 8.245% | $38.6218 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $22.96 | 8.680% | $24.9529 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
Purchase #3 | $98.75 | 13.673% | $112.2521 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
Purchase #4 | $198.85 | 7.180% | $213.1274 | $213.13 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
Purchase #5 | $205.96 | 5.757% | $217.8171 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #6 | $10.25 | 4.375% | $10.6984 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.99 | 5.502% | $262.6894 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.44 | $880.1591 | $880.16 | $880.15 | $880.20 |