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 | $22.74 | 3.454% | $23.5254 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.83 | 6.238% | $75.2484 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
Purchase #3 | $246.25 | 3.388% | $254.593 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #4 | $58.70 | 11.566% | $65.4892 | $65.49 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
Purchase #5 | $165.82 | 8.276% | $179.5433 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
Purchase #6 | $12.63 | 5.812% | $13.3641 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
Purchase #7 | $8.63 | 12.584% | $9.716 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $585.60 | $621.4794 | $621.48 | $621.50 | $621.40 |