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 | $24.75 | 3.225% | $25.5482 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
Purchase #2 | $192.92 | 12.178% | $216.4138 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #3 | $69.55 | 12.655% | $78.3516 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $216.91 | 12.705% | $244.4684 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #5 | $146.59 | 4.800% | $153.6263 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.43 | 10.676% | $259.4577 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #7 | $115.90 | 8.219% | $125.4258 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.05 | $1,103.2918 | $1,103.30 | $1,103.30 | $1,103.30 |