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 | $22.84 | 11.559% | $25.4801 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $43.86 | 4.544% | $45.853 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
Purchase #3 | $242.71 | 10.707% | $268.697 | $268.70 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
Purchase #4 | $145.70 | 3.396% | $150.648 | $150.65 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
Purchase #5 | $129.26 | 13.351% | $146.5175 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #6 | $67.94 | 6.378% | $72.2732 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
Purchase #7 | $217.82 | 12.378% | $244.7818 | $244.78 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.13 | $954.2506 | $954.25 | $954.25 | $954.30 |