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 | $22.46 | 8.439% | $24.3554 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $142.79 | 8.196% | $154.4931 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.88 | 13.473% | $165.5344 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
Purchase #4 | $8.33 | 12.594% | $9.3791 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
Purchase #5 | $226.30 | 10.638% | $250.3738 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $143.53 | 6.355% | $152.6513 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
Purchase #7 | $245.65 | 13.419% | $278.6138 | $278.61 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.94 | $1,035.4009 | $1,035.39 | $1,035.40 | $1,035.50 |