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 | $22.50 | 12.500% | $25.3125 | $25.31 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
Purchase #2 | $97.66 | 6.634% | $104.1388 | $104.14 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
Purchase #3 | $249.35 | 4.399% | $260.3189 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #4 | $76.90 | 4.689% | $80.5058 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #5 | $197.97 | 7.514% | $212.8455 | $212.85 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 13.872% | $261.1768 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #7 | $27.76 | 9.199% | $30.3136 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.50 | $974.6119 | $974.62 | $974.60 | $974.50 |