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 | $24.45 | 5.718% | $25.8481 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.35 | 10.622% | $12.5556 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #3 | $134.74 | 10.836% | $149.3404 | $149.34 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
Purchase #4 | $226.73 | 12.233% | $254.4659 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #5 | $200.38 | 5.488% | $211.3769 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
Purchase #6 | $156.59 | 8.173% | $169.3881 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #7 | $214.95 | 13.733% | $244.4691 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.19 | $1,067.4441 | $1,067.46 | $1,067.45 | $1,067.50 |