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 | $23.36 | 9.272% | $25.5259 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $212.80 | 4.147% | $221.6248 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #3 | $25.58 | 5.366% | $26.9526 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
Purchase #4 | $39.37 | 7.869% | $42.468 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $217.50 | 8.744% | $236.5182 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #6 | $126.65 | 6.361% | $134.7062 | $134.71 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 5.536% | $264.4943 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.88 | $952.2900 | $952.29 | $952.25 | $952.30 |