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 | $24.45 | 3.860% | $25.3938 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
Purchase #2 | $135.82 | 7.830% | $146.4547 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
Purchase #3 | $16.43 | 9.786% | $18.0378 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #4 | $41.42 | 9.740% | $45.4543 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #5 | $140.61 | 8.324% | $152.3144 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #6 | $208.74 | 6.272% | $221.8322 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
Purchase #7 | $240.36 | 7.869% | $259.2739 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $807.83 | $868.7611 | $868.74 | $868.75 | $868.80 |