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 | $22.70 | 12.543% | $25.5473 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.71 | 11.671% | $259.8696 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
Purchase #3 | $173.78 | 6.597% | $185.2443 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $33.70 | 8.408% | $36.5335 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #5 | $211.95 | 12.729% | $238.9291 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
Purchase #6 | $53.33 | 13.251% | $60.3968 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #7 | $250.49 | 11.696% | $279.7873 | $279.79 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.66 | $1,086.3079 | $1,086.31 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.20 |