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 | $23.96 | 5.408% | $25.2558 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
Purchase #2 | $19.73 | 13.802% | $22.4531 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #3 | $66.34 | 10.498% | $73.3044 | $73.30 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
Purchase #4 | $73.98 | 5.169% | $77.804 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #5 | $205.52 | 5.624% | $217.0784 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
Purchase #6 | $212.37 | 9.834% | $233.2545 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
Purchase #7 | $229.83 | 9.133% | $250.8204 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $831.73 | $899.9706 | $899.96 | $899.95 | $900.10 |