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 | $23.73 | 6.845% | $25.3543 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
Purchase #2 | $153.50 | 10.112% | $169.0219 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #3 | $101.47 | 8.256% | $109.8474 | $109.85 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
Purchase #4 | $224.49 | 11.582% | $250.4904 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #5 | $138.38 | 13.559% | $157.1429 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
Purchase #6 | $186.90 | 3.301% | $193.0696 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
Purchase #7 | $226.31 | 12.408% | $254.3905 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.78 | $1,159.3170 | $1,159.31 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.30 |