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 | $23.61 | 3.719% | $24.4881 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.98 | 12.316% | $183.0526 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
Purchase #3 | $86.78 | 8.757% | $94.3793 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #4 | $12.63 | 11.307% | $14.0581 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
Purchase #5 | $143.71 | 11.805% | $160.675 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #6 | $195.91 | 11.364% | $218.1732 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
Purchase #7 | $133.31 | 10.776% | $147.6755 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $758.93 | $842.5018 | $842.51 | $842.55 | $842.70 |