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 | $21.66 | 11.549% | $24.1615 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $46.34 | 5.545% | $48.9096 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #3 | $83.84 | 3.607% | $86.8641 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
Purchase #4 | $74.90 | 5.272% | $78.8487 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #5 | $126.76 | 5.325% | $133.51 | $133.51 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 7.145% | $184.6323 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
Purchase #7 | $134.29 | 13.548% | $152.4836 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.11 | $709.4098 | $709.40 | $709.40 | $709.40 |