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 | $21.81 | 12.460% | $24.5275 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $186.61 | 7.378% | $200.3781 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $201.88 | 3.119% | $208.1766 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
Purchase #4 | $200.94 | 5.642% | $212.277 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
Purchase #5 | $83.59 | 10.159% | $92.0819 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #6 | $236.25 | 7.319% | $253.5411 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.58 | 6.823% | $246.3125 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.66 | $1,237.2947 | $1,237.30 | $1,237.40 | $1,237.30 |