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 | $22.95 | 10.775% | $25.4229 | $25.42 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
Purchase #2 | $130.69 | 7.104% | $139.9742 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #3 | $129.62 | 8.409% | $140.5197 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.81 | 12.137% | $55.8554 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
Purchase #5 | $224.30 | 10.419% | $247.6698 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
Purchase #6 | $174.87 | 10.235% | $192.7679 | $192.77 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
Purchase #7 | $159.59 | 3.548% | $165.2523 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $891.83 | $967.4622 | $967.46 | $967.35 | $967.60 |