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 | $24.29 | 5.380% | $25.5968 | $25.60 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #2 | $159.47 | 10.105% | $175.5844 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
Purchase #3 | $171.47 | 5.562% | $181.0072 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
Purchase #4 | $169.43 | 12.443% | $190.5122 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #5 | $249.63 | 3.544% | $258.4769 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #6 | $80.63 | 7.572% | $86.7353 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
Purchase #7 | $221.61 | 9.476% | $242.6098 | $242.61 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.53 | $1,160.5226 | $1,160.53 | $1,160.55 | $1,160.50 |