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 | $23.62 | 6.285% | $25.1045 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 5.686% | $45.1385 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
Purchase #3 | $183.29 | 11.392% | $204.1704 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
Purchase #4 | $84.77 | 13.735% | $96.4132 | $96.41 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
Purchase #5 | $7.58 | 7.472% | $8.1464 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
Purchase #6 | $75.27 | 12.357% | $84.5711 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
Purchase #7 | $73.35 | 7.616% | $78.9363 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.59 | $542.4804 | $542.48 | $542.45 | $542.40 |