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 | $22.45 | 13.606% | $25.5045 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.78 | 9.442% | $30.403 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
Purchase #3 | $31.43 | 4.596% | $32.8745 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
Purchase #4 | $20.70 | 11.183% | $23.0149 | $23.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
Purchase #5 | $5.27 | 10.734% | $5.8357 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
Purchase #6 | $73.44 | 6.682% | $78.3473 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #7 | $245.90 | 10.748% | $272.3293 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $426.97 | $468.3092 | $468.30 | $468.30 | $468.20 |