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 | $23.67 | 6.346% | $25.1721 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
Purchase #2 | $163.55 | 10.334% | $180.4513 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 8.347% | $260.4445 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
Purchase #4 | $12.87 | 12.871% | $14.5265 | $14.53 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
Purchase #5 | $229.86 | 4.110% | $239.3072 | $239.31 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $247.34 | 10.323% | $272.8729 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
Purchase #7 | $66.39 | 6.843% | $70.9331 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.06 | $1,063.7076 | $1,063.70 | $1,063.70 | $1,063.70 |