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 | $21.66 | 12.509% | $24.3694 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $49.65 | 13.199% | $56.2033 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
Purchase #3 | $200.52 | 9.669% | $219.9083 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
Purchase #4 | $178.28 | 8.469% | $193.3785 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
Purchase #5 | $241.41 | 3.392% | $249.5986 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #6 | $29.48 | 13.567% | $33.4796 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.91 | 4.456% | $173.3029 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.91 | $950.2406 | $950.24 | $950.25 | $950.30 |