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 | $23.63 | 7.829% | $25.48 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.41 | 9.304% | $45.2628 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
Purchase #3 | $180.51 | 13.540% | $204.9511 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.94 | 3.577% | $228.843 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $94.60 | 7.543% | $101.7357 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
Purchase #6 | $186.92 | 7.293% | $200.5521 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #7 | $41.84 | 8.127% | $45.2403 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.85 | $852.0650 | $852.06 | $852.10 | $852.10 |