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 | $22.95 | 5.374% | $24.1833 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $47.59 | 9.337% | $52.0335 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
Purchase #3 | $226.47 | 6.799% | $241.8677 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #4 | $164.25 | 11.666% | $183.4114 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
Purchase #5 | $232.52 | 5.480% | $245.2621 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
Purchase #6 | $64.84 | 11.563% | $72.3374 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
Purchase #7 | $31.51 | 8.508% | $34.1909 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.13 | $853.2863 | $853.28 | $853.30 | $853.30 |