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 | $23.95 | 6.372% | $25.4761 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.81 | 3.745% | $147.1208 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
Purchase #3 | $156.43 | 9.206% | $170.8309 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
Purchase #4 | $5.86 | 11.783% | $6.5505 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
Purchase #5 | $55.46 | 10.341% | $61.1951 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
Purchase #6 | $41.50 | 4.448% | $43.3459 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #7 | $71.32 | 9.694% | $78.2338 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $496.33 | $532.7531 | $532.76 | $532.80 | $532.70 |