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 | $23.84 | 7.431% | $25.6116 | $25.61 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #2 | $212.31 | 8.195% | $229.7088 | $229.71 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #3 | $169.41 | 4.426% | $176.9081 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #4 | $37.94 | 3.156% | $39.1374 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #5 | $241.67 | 3.272% | $249.5774 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #6 | $174.68 | 11.668% | $195.0617 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
Purchase #7 | $111.44 | 13.513% | $126.4989 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.29 | $1,042.5039 | $1,042.51 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.50 |