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 | $23.97 | 6.287% | $25.477 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.55 | 8.275% | $72.057 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #3 | $96.36 | 5.298% | $101.4652 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
Purchase #4 | $115.73 | 12.549% | $130.253 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
Purchase #5 | $128.98 | 13.288% | $146.1189 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
Purchase #6 | $108.93 | 5.319% | $114.724 | $114.72 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 8.810% | $251.7863 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $771.92 | $841.8814 | $841.89 | $841.85 | $842.00 |