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 | $23.77 | 6.759% | $25.3766 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
Purchase #2 | $95.79 | 9.723% | $105.1037 | $105.10 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
Purchase #3 | $35.27 | 3.197% | $36.3976 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #4 | $34.99 | 13.653% | $39.7672 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
Purchase #5 | $8.40 | 4.287% | $8.7601 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
Purchase #6 | $99.55 | 4.561% | $104.0905 | $104.09 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
Purchase #7 | $235.40 | 5.329% | $247.9445 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $533.17 | $567.4402 | $567.44 | $567.45 | $567.50 |