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 | $22.50 | 8.220% | $24.3495 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
Purchase #2 | $100.73 | 4.495% | $105.2578 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
Purchase #3 | $9.67 | 10.553% | $10.6905 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
Purchase #4 | $78.82 | 6.429% | $83.8873 | $83.89 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
Purchase #5 | $26.28 | 11.307% | $29.2515 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
Purchase #6 | $174.37 | 12.232% | $195.6989 | $195.70 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
Purchase #7 | $85.90 | 3.385% | $88.8077 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $498.27 | $537.9432 | $537.95 | $537.95 | $538.00 |