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 | $21.96 | 11.505% | $24.4865 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.43 | 5.667% | $115.6314 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
Purchase #3 | $210.71 | 6.228% | $223.833 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
Purchase #4 | $183.51 | 12.326% | $206.1294 | $206.13 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
Purchase #5 | $187.87 | 13.220% | $212.7064 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
Purchase #6 | $5.77 | 7.820% | $6.2212 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #7 | $226.61 | 9.292% | $247.6666 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.86 | $1,036.6745 | $1,036.68 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.60 |