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 | $23.85 | 3.674% | $24.7262 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
Purchase #2 | $46.71 | 13.845% | $53.177 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
Purchase #3 | $25.65 | 3.600% | $26.5734 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
Purchase #4 | $89.49 | 4.501% | $93.5179 | $93.52 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
Purchase #5 | $159.93 | 9.247% | $174.7187 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
Purchase #6 | $162.91 | 10.159% | $179.46 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
Purchase #7 | $22.44 | 7.485% | $24.1196 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $530.98 | $576.2928 | $576.30 | $576.25 | $576.30 |