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 | $23.64 | 6.457% | $25.1664 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
Purchase #2 | $140.92 | 6.761% | $150.4476 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 12.683% | $235.1582 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.62 | 12.150% | $268.7338 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
Purchase #5 | $224.41 | 5.503% | $236.7593 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
Purchase #6 | $204.77 | 10.247% | $225.7528 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
Purchase #7 | $112.70 | 3.642% | $116.8045 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.75 | $1,258.8226 | $1,258.82 | $1,258.80 | $1,258.90 |