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 | $23.91 | 6.405% | $25.4414 | $25.44 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
Purchase #2 | $128.47 | 9.314% | $140.4357 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
Purchase #3 | $161.81 | 10.396% | $178.6318 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
Purchase #4 | $78.57 | 3.118% | $81.0198 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #5 | $65.54 | 4.149% | $68.2593 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
Purchase #6 | $72.75 | 5.632% | $76.8473 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
Purchase #7 | $118.81 | 6.229% | $126.2107 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.86 | $696.8460 | $696.85 | $696.85 | $696.70 |