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 | $6.25 | 3.848% | $6.4905 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $23.78 | 6.187% | $25.2513 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
Purchase #3 | $181.73 | 6.704% | $193.9132 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
Purchase #4 | $234.81 | 11.225% | $261.1674 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
Purchase #5 | $224.70 | 5.204% | $236.3934 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #6 | $108.65 | 4.482% | $113.5197 | $113.52 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
Purchase #7 | $81.93 | 9.587% | $89.7846 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.85 | $926.5201 | $926.51 | $926.50 | $926.60 |