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 | $25.71 | 3.695% | $26.66 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 10.771% | $54.2446 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #3 | $72.90 | 7.755% | $78.5534 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.42 | 8.735% | $52.6495 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
Purchase #5 | $16.26 | 8.422% | $17.6294 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
Purchase #6 | $68.44 | 6.159% | $72.6552 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #7 | $227.42 | 6.774% | $242.8254 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $508.12 | $545.2175 | $545.22 | $545.25 | $545.20 |