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 | $21.67 | 8.334% | $23.476 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.93 | 9.113% | $97.0342 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
Purchase #3 | $24.42 | 3.109% | $25.1792 | $25.18 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
Purchase #4 | $39.57 | 9.779% | $43.4396 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $8.84 | 11.461% | $9.8532 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
Purchase #6 | $143.91 | 9.507% | $157.5915 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #7 | $222.25 | 6.278% | $236.2029 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.59 | $592.7766 | $592.77 | $592.85 | $592.80 |