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 | $20.74 | 12.638% | $23.3611 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
Purchase #2 | $80.89 | 8.583% | $87.8328 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #3 | $16.74 | 4.544% | $17.5007 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #4 | $69.44 | 11.127% | $77.1666 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
Purchase #5 | $89.48 | 3.268% | $92.4042 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
Purchase #6 | $242.35 | 10.777% | $268.4681 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
Purchase #7 | $22.64 | 5.446% | $23.873 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.28 | $590.6065 | $590.60 | $590.55 | $590.70 |