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 | $21.99 | 9.318% | $24.039 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
Purchase #2 | $15.40 | 13.782% | $17.5224 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #3 | $160.58 | 6.507% | $171.0289 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.25 | 10.122% | $242.5437 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #5 | $75.47 | 9.411% | $82.5725 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
Purchase #6 | $145.25 | 11.381% | $161.7809 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
Purchase #7 | $122.89 | 6.748% | $131.1826 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.83 | $830.6700 | $830.66 | $830.70 | $830.60 |