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 | $23.99 | 7.143% | $25.7036 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
Purchase #2 | $170.66 | 12.846% | $192.583 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
Purchase #3 | $133.56 | 4.471% | $139.5315 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
Purchase #4 | $201.31 | 10.389% | $222.2241 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
Purchase #5 | $167.63 | 3.811% | $174.0184 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #6 | $197.59 | 7.544% | $212.4962 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #7 | $38.49 | 10.161% | $42.401 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.23 | $1,008.9578 | $1,008.95 | $1,008.95 | $1,008.90 |