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 | $22.41 | 9.171% | $24.4652 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $8.51 | 8.417% | $9.2263 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
Purchase #3 | $86.83 | 8.702% | $94.3859 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #4 | $210.28 | 12.776% | $237.1454 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
Purchase #5 | $242.78 | 9.443% | $265.7057 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
Purchase #6 | $233.69 | 9.573% | $256.0611 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #7 | $94.50 | 7.543% | $101.6281 | $101.63 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.00 | $988.6177 | $988.64 | $988.65 | $988.60 |