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 | $21.65 | 13.477% | $24.5678 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.47 | 10.160% | $42.3786 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $19.53 | 4.450% | $20.3991 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #4 | $218.52 | 11.376% | $243.3788 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
Purchase #5 | $55.26 | 8.754% | $60.0975 | $60.10 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
Purchase #6 | $221.34 | 3.312% | $228.6708 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
Purchase #7 | $117.70 | 9.538% | $128.9262 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $692.47 | $748.4188 | $748.43 | $748.45 | $748.50 |