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 | $21.73 | 12.321% | $24.4074 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $176.53 | 4.779% | $184.9664 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
Purchase #3 | $28.73 | 7.674% | $30.9347 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
Purchase #4 | $241.78 | 5.291% | $254.5726 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
Purchase #5 | $235.94 | 9.579% | $258.5407 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
Purchase #6 | $44.31 | 9.361% | $48.4579 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #7 | $220.53 | 11.415% | $245.7035 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.55 | $1,047.5832 | $1,047.58 | $1,047.55 | $1,047.60 |