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 | $24.72 | 3.577% | $25.6042 | $25.60 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 5.320% | $42.1069 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $162.75 | 12.596% | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
Purchase #4 | $238.31 | 3.289% | $246.148 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
Purchase #5 | $83.42 | 3.398% | $86.2546 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.49 | 7.582% | $186.644 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
Purchase #7 | $250.39 | 11.268% | $278.6039 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.06 | $1,048.6116 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.60 |