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 | $23.73 | 11.715% | $26.51 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.76 | 4.398% | $17.4971 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #3 | $113.64 | 3.635% | $117.7708 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
Purchase #4 | $193.64 | 3.384% | $200.1928 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $64.31 | 13.251% | $72.8317 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
Purchase #6 | $14.60 | 3.187% | $15.0653 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
Purchase #7 | $204.80 | 10.119% | $225.5237 | $225.52 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $631.48 | $675.3914 | $675.39 | $675.35 | $675.40 |