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 | $23.87 | 5.370% | $25.1518 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
Purchase #2 | $127.73 | 8.104% | $138.0812 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
Purchase #3 | $99.31 | 11.863% | $111.0911 | $111.09 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #4 | $240.96 | 3.573% | $249.5695 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #5 | $215.65 | 6.434% | $229.5249 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
Purchase #6 | $148.25 | 10.812% | $164.2788 | $164.28 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
Purchase #7 | $120.94 | 13.132% | $136.8218 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.71 | $1,054.5191 | $1,054.51 | $1,054.50 | $1,054.60 |