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 | $21.48 | 13.182% | $24.3115 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
Purchase #2 | $138.94 | 5.334% | $146.3511 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #3 | $45.52 | 9.776% | $49.97 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #4 | $36.82 | 6.840% | $39.3385 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #5 | $19.75 | 10.602% | $21.8439 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
Purchase #6 | $215.57 | 4.633% | $225.5574 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
Purchase #7 | $187.85 | 7.223% | $201.4184 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $665.93 | $708.7908 | $708.79 | $708.75 | $708.80 |