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 | $23.88 | 8.289% | $25.8594 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
Purchase #2 | $129.34 | 13.287% | $146.5254 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
Purchase #3 | $169.25 | 6.820% | $180.7929 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #4 | $110.39 | 6.300% | $117.3446 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
Purchase #5 | $48.54 | 7.584% | $52.2213 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 8.472% | $249.2795 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
Purchase #7 | $102.43 | 11.633% | $114.3457 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.64 | $886.3688 | $886.37 | $886.40 | $886.30 |