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 | $23.48 | 3.473% | $24.2955 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #2 | $179.59 | 5.279% | $189.0706 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
Purchase #3 | $144.74 | 5.264% | $152.3591 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
Purchase #4 | $118.70 | 11.516% | $132.3695 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
Purchase #5 | $174.30 | 7.604% | $187.5538 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
Purchase #6 | $228.95 | 11.246% | $254.6977 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
Purchase #7 | $74.84 | 12.862% | $84.4659 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.60 | $1,024.8121 | $1,024.82 | $1,024.75 | $1,025.00 |