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 | $22.47 | 8.481% | $24.3757 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $135.92 | 6.789% | $145.1476 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
Purchase #3 | $43.59 | 7.410% | $46.82 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
Purchase #4 | $230.39 | 6.150% | $244.559 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
Purchase #5 | $206.63 | 3.746% | $214.3704 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
Purchase #6 | $210.58 | 5.693% | $222.5683 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
Purchase #7 | $222.67 | 11.581% | $248.4574 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.25 | $1,146.2984 | $1,146.31 | $1,146.25 | $1,146.40 |