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 | $21.68 | 11.808% | $24.24 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $46.48 | 4.172% | $48.4191 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #3 | $223.38 | 12.245% | $250.7329 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
Purchase #4 | $222.78 | 11.813% | $249.097 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #5 | $102.49 | 3.615% | $106.195 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
Purchase #6 | $86.31 | 8.314% | $93.4858 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.38 | 12.218% | $250.6726 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $926.50 | $1,022.8424 | $1,022.85 | $1,022.85 | $1,022.80 |