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 | $21.48 | 13.514% | $24.3828 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.33 | 3.653% | $107.1046 | $107.10 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
Purchase #3 | $17.30 | 4.173% | $18.0219 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #4 | $164.48 | 6.699% | $175.4985 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #5 | $116.48 | 3.127% | $120.1223 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
Purchase #6 | $21.98 | 6.774% | $23.4689 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
Purchase #7 | $107.48 | 12.342% | $120.7452 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $552.53 | $589.3442 | $589.34 | $589.30 | $589.30 |