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 | $22.67 | 7.350% | $24.3362 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
Purchase #2 | $14.88 | 13.335% | $16.8642 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
Purchase #3 | $24.50 | 13.162% | $27.7247 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
Purchase #4 | $16.35 | 6.196% | $17.363 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.62 | 11.513% | $238.2141 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #6 | $148.68 | 7.647% | $160.0496 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #7 | $211.98 | 6.422% | $225.5934 | $225.59 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.68 | $710.1452 | $710.13 | $710.10 | $710.10 |