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 | $23.55 | 6.450% | $25.069 | $25.07 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
Purchase #2 | $133.98 | 3.545% | $138.7296 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
Purchase #3 | $118.58 | 13.123% | $134.1413 | $134.14 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
Purchase #4 | $222.71 | 7.541% | $239.5046 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #5 | $180.67 | 6.743% | $192.8526 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
Purchase #6 | $220.25 | 7.497% | $236.7621 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
Purchase #7 | $66.72 | 10.689% | $73.8517 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.46 | $1,040.9109 | $1,040.90 | $1,040.90 | $1,041.00 |