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 | $21.94 | 11.692% | $24.5052 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.50 | 5.776% | $218.4274 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
Purchase #3 | $94.54 | 10.197% | $104.1802 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
Purchase #4 | $212.56 | 5.582% | $224.4251 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
Purchase #5 | $131.50 | 6.595% | $140.1724 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #6 | $137.96 | 3.869% | $143.2977 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.73 | 6.204% | $197.2527 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.73 | $1,052.2607 | $1,052.27 | $1,052.30 | $1,052.30 |