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 | $23.36 | 4.709% | $24.46 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.31 | 3.676% | $244.9968 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Purchase #3 | $34.99 | 11.386% | $38.974 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
Purchase #4 | $207.59 | 9.232% | $226.7547 | $226.75 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.47 | 7.248% | $120.6218 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
Purchase #6 | $247.31 | 5.519% | $260.959 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
Purchase #7 | $176.78 | 8.511% | $191.8257 | $191.83 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.81 | $1,108.5920 | $1,108.59 | $1,108.55 | $1,108.70 |