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 | $22.96 | 11.289% | $25.552 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
Purchase #2 | $154.44 | 3.273% | $159.4948 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #3 | $189.60 | 10.391% | $209.3013 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
Purchase #4 | $51.95 | 4.538% | $54.3075 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
Purchase #5 | $129.82 | 6.774% | $138.614 | $138.61 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
Purchase #6 | $249.98 | 13.148% | $282.8474 | $282.85 | $282.85 | $282.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.98 | 11.410% | $278.5027 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.73 | $1,148.6197 | $1,148.61 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.60 |