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 | $20.75 | 8.439% | $22.5011 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.68 | 12.228% | $87.1787 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $21.89 | 9.812% | $24.0378 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
Purchase #4 | $217.59 | 12.242% | $244.2274 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
Purchase #5 | $116.30 | 10.314% | $128.2952 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #6 | $176.87 | 4.261% | $184.4064 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
Purchase #7 | $81.88 | 4.585% | $85.6342 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $712.96 | $776.2808 | $776.29 | $776.35 | $776.20 |