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 | 5.552% | $25.8075 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
Purchase #2 | $170.67 | 10.697% | $188.9266 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 6.341% | $39.293 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #4 | $219.79 | 13.467% | $249.3891 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
Purchase #5 | $38.71 | 9.830% | $42.5152 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $44.84 | 10.328% | $49.4711 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #7 | $30.83 | 5.264% | $32.4529 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $566.24 | $627.8554 | $627.86 | $627.85 | $627.90 |