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 | $23.98 | 4.380% | $25.0303 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
Purchase #2 | $135.67 | 4.729% | $142.0858 | $142.09 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
Purchase #3 | $19.46 | 9.652% | $21.3383 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
Purchase #4 | $51.61 | 13.343% | $58.4963 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #5 | $118.83 | 7.258% | $127.4547 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.28 | 9.315% | $19.9828 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #7 | $199.72 | 9.391% | $218.4757 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $567.55 | $612.8639 | $612.87 | $612.95 | $612.90 |