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 | $22.50 | 13.238% | $25.4786 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $10.55 | 8.594% | $11.4567 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
Purchase #3 | $14.65 | 11.537% | $16.3402 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
Purchase #4 | $186.72 | 13.692% | $212.2857 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
Purchase #5 | $123.45 | 12.585% | $138.9862 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Purchase #6 | $6.29 | 7.697% | $6.7741 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.43 | 8.172% | $270.8951 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $614.59 | $682.2166 | $682.23 | $682.25 | $682.30 |