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 | $24.64 | 3.385% | $25.4741 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.52 | 13.693% | $131.3382 | $131.34 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
Purchase #3 | $85.61 | 4.656% | $89.596 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.43 | 10.626% | $77.9139 | $77.91 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
Purchase #5 | $105.98 | 13.724% | $120.5247 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #6 | $87.68 | 9.312% | $95.8448 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
Purchase #7 | $31.60 | 5.242% | $33.2565 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $521.46 | $573.9482 | $573.94 | $573.90 | $573.90 |