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 | $22.45 | 9.146% | $24.5033 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.72 | 5.289% | $168.1676 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #3 | $173.74 | 13.730% | $197.5945 | $197.59 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
Purchase #4 | $37.42 | 8.826% | $40.7227 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #5 | $72.33 | 8.486% | $78.4679 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #6 | $235.40 | 4.362% | $245.6681 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
Purchase #7 | $177.39 | 5.184% | $186.5859 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.45 | $941.7100 | $941.71 | $941.65 | $941.80 |