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 | $23.51 | 5.687% | $24.847 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
Purchase #2 | $204.54 | 5.727% | $216.254 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
Purchase #3 | $7.34 | 4.224% | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
Purchase #4 | $232.27 | 11.580% | $259.1669 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $162.82 | 9.535% | $178.3449 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
Purchase #6 | $110.40 | 13.838% | $125.6772 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
Purchase #7 | $145.36 | 7.705% | $156.56 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.24 | $968.5000 | $968.50 | $968.50 | $968.60 |