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 | $23.74 | 5.868% | $25.1331 | $25.13 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 10.153% | $6.477 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.72 | 12.764% | $164.3197 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
Purchase #4 | $24.51 | 9.689% | $26.8848 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
Purchase #5 | $36.76 | 4.765% | $38.5116 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #6 | $68.71 | 13.273% | $77.8299 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
Purchase #7 | $206.69 | 7.560% | $222.3158 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $512.01 | $561.4719 | $561.47 | $561.50 | $561.40 |