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 | $23.72 | 5.314% | $24.9805 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Purchase #2 | $33.44 | 3.188% | $34.5061 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #3 | $66.63 | 4.272% | $69.4764 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.87 | 7.552% | $162.2637 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
Purchase #5 | $192.32 | 7.321% | $206.3997 | $206.40 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
Purchase #6 | $178.28 | 3.380% | $184.3059 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #7 | $45.38 | 4.294% | $47.3286 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $690.64 | $729.2609 | $729.27 | $729.30 | $729.30 |