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 | $23.40 | 4.566% | $24.4684 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $169.87 | 11.121% | $188.7612 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
Purchase #3 | $140.72 | 12.254% | $157.9638 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 5.383% | $8.0302 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
Purchase #5 | $132.81 | 9.665% | $145.6461 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
Purchase #6 | $229.80 | 10.658% | $254.2921 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #7 | $71.87 | 4.234% | $74.913 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $776.09 | $854.0748 | $854.07 | $854.05 | $854.10 |