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 | $21.67 | 12.494% | $24.3774 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $128.34 | 8.189% | $138.8498 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
Purchase #3 | $149.72 | 7.286% | $160.6286 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $35.62 | 10.780% | $39.4598 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #5 | $63.69 | 5.580% | $67.2439 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #6 | $194.99 | 7.597% | $209.8034 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
Purchase #7 | $184.36 | 6.357% | $196.0798 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.39 | $836.4427 | $836.44 | $836.50 | $836.40 |