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 | $23.53 | 3.661% | $24.3914 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $75.64 | 11.142% | $84.0678 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
Purchase #3 | $35.47 | 9.805% | $38.9478 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
Purchase #4 | $87.42 | 11.672% | $97.6237 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #5 | $186.62 | 5.459% | $196.8076 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $212.55 | 4.686% | $222.5101 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #7 | $31.64 | 10.200% | $34.8673 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.87 | $699.2157 | $699.22 | $699.15 | $699.20 |