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 | $21.46 | 12.588% | $24.1614 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $19.36 | 3.624% | $20.0616 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #3 | $118.66 | 4.487% | $123.9843 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
Purchase #4 | $104.35 | 10.474% | $115.2796 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
Purchase #5 | $191.46 | 13.488% | $217.2841 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
Purchase #6 | $144.48 | 13.697% | $164.2694 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 8.579% | $271.3824 | $271.38 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $849.71 | $936.4228 | $936.41 | $936.45 | $936.60 |