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 | $21.81 | 13.215% | $24.6922 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
Purchase #2 | $70.80 | 12.243% | $79.468 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.66 | 9.612% | $180.4871 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #4 | $128.77 | 11.516% | $143.5992 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #5 | $218.36 | 11.773% | $244.0675 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
Purchase #6 | $188.48 | 9.132% | $205.692 | $205.69 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #7 | $196.31 | 12.356% | $220.5661 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.19 | $1,098.5721 | $1,098.58 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.70 |