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 | $22.42 | 10.535% | $24.7819 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
Purchase #2 | $76.84 | 9.409% | $84.0699 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
Purchase #3 | $88.55 | 5.821% | $93.7045 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
Purchase #4 | $198.26 | 4.768% | $207.713 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
Purchase #5 | $226.42 | 4.403% | $236.3893 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #6 | $109.46 | 4.320% | $114.1887 | $114.19 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
Purchase #7 | $208.91 | 8.620% | $226.918 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.86 | $987.7653 | $987.76 | $987.75 | $987.80 |