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 | $24.77 | 3.104% | $25.5389 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.93 | 3.429% | $85.7737 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #3 | $61.43 | 10.490% | $67.874 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
Purchase #4 | $47.61 | 13.126% | $53.8593 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 4.574% | $255.4638 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
Purchase #6 | $195.49 | 6.165% | $207.542 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
Purchase #7 | $52.92 | 9.728% | $58.0681 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.44 | $754.1198 | $754.11 | $754.05 | $754.20 |