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 | $24.68 | 3.179% | $25.4646 | $25.46 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.51 | 10.536% | $115.5212 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #3 | $246.26 | 12.626% | $277.3528 | $277.35 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
Purchase #4 | $60.41 | 13.387% | $68.4971 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #5 | $175.70 | 3.824% | $182.4188 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
Purchase #6 | $144.65 | 6.283% | $153.7384 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.50 | 13.747% | $241.7124 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.71 | $1,064.7053 | $1,064.70 | $1,064.65 | $1,064.70 |