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 | $23.66 | 3.529% | $24.495 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.97 | 3.861% | $89.2893 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #3 | $55.39 | 5.559% | $58.4691 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
Purchase #4 | $211.42 | 6.296% | $224.731 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
Purchase #5 | $59.91 | 7.862% | $64.6201 | $64.62 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
Purchase #6 | $120.95 | 7.626% | $130.1736 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
Purchase #7 | $22.40 | 8.727% | $24.3548 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $579.70 | $616.1329 | $616.13 | $616.10 | $616.20 |