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 | $23.95 | 4.525% | $25.0337 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
Purchase #2 | $208.55 | 10.506% | $230.4603 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #3 | $239.26 | 9.291% | $261.4896 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $111.32 | 4.417% | $116.237 | $116.24 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
Purchase #5 | $226.81 | 5.667% | $239.6633 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
Purchase #6 | $212.38 | 12.658% | $239.2631 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
Purchase #7 | $85.93 | 9.632% | $94.2068 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.20 | $1,206.3538 | $1,206.35 | $1,206.35 | $1,206.40 |