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 | $22.73 | 8.752% | $24.7193 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
Purchase #2 | $14.28 | 11.632% | $15.941 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
Purchase #3 | $70.85 | 9.419% | $77.5234 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #4 | $160.73 | 6.575% | $171.298 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #5 | $68.37 | 9.175% | $74.6429 | $74.64 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
Purchase #6 | $230.47 | 11.785% | $257.6309 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
Purchase #7 | $17.25 | 7.720% | $18.5817 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $584.68 | $640.3372 | $640.33 | $640.35 | $640.20 |