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 | $23.36 | 5.380% | $24.6168 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Purchase #2 | $51.71 | 13.147% | $58.5083 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #3 | $153.43 | 8.653% | $166.7063 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
Purchase #4 | $121.84 | 4.646% | $127.5007 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $21.87 | 5.488% | $23.0702 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
Purchase #6 | $45.86 | 5.584% | $48.4208 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #7 | $229.74 | 11.628% | $256.4542 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $647.81 | $705.2773 | $705.28 | $705.20 | $705.30 |