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 | $22.99 | 11.466% | $25.626 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
Purchase #2 | $47.38 | 5.438% | $49.9565 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #3 | $15.56 | 6.558% | $16.5804 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.54 | 3.355% | $163.859 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
Purchase #5 | $161.50 | 4.254% | $168.3702 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
Purchase #6 | $161.51 | 8.305% | $174.9234 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 11.706% | $79.7357 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $638.86 | $679.0512 | $679.06 | $679.05 | $679.10 |