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 | $20.66 | 13.742% | $23.4991 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $150.96 | 8.343% | $163.5546 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
Purchase #3 | $170.98 | 8.616% | $185.7116 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #4 | $162.73 | 4.697% | $170.3734 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
Purchase #5 | $81.47 | 3.719% | $84.4999 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.97 | 4.353% | $162.7594 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
Purchase #7 | $41.47 | 5.848% | $43.8952 | $43.90 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.24 | $834.2932 | $834.29 | $834.25 | $834.40 |