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 | $22.85 | 7.234% | $24.503 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.41 | 10.442% | $156.176 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $25.53 | 11.693% | $28.5152 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.78 | 12.566% | $44.7788 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
Purchase #5 | $78.61 | 3.444% | $81.3173 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #6 | $244.35 | 7.339% | $262.2828 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #7 | $149.71 | 10.113% | $164.8502 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $702.24 | $762.4233 | $762.43 | $762.45 | $762.50 |