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 | $22.58 | 8.348% | $24.465 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.73 | 12.684% | $174.356 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
Purchase #3 | $78.57 | 7.390% | $84.3763 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #4 | $174.85 | 8.371% | $189.4867 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
Purchase #5 | $217.71 | 10.537% | $240.6501 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
Purchase #6 | $33.98 | 12.392% | $38.1908 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #7 | $129.34 | 4.558% | $135.2353 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.76 | $886.7602 | $886.78 | $886.80 | $886.90 |