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 | $23.49 | 8.517% | $25.4906 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.86 | 4.839% | $121.4665 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.31 | 9.775% | $78.2806 | $78.28 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $247.50 | 3.187% | $255.3878 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #5 | $141.84 | 6.325% | $150.8114 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #6 | $175.35 | 5.822% | $185.5589 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #7 | $48.85 | 5.254% | $51.4166 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $824.20 | $868.4124 | $868.42 | $868.40 | $868.50 |