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 | $22.34 | 8.216% | $24.1755 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #2 | $53.58 | 11.134% | $59.5456 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.55 | 10.107% | $96.3987 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
Purchase #4 | $10.34 | 10.708% | $11.4472 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
Purchase #5 | $216.79 | 5.614% | $228.9606 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
Purchase #6 | $157.79 | 9.727% | $173.1382 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
Purchase #7 | $6.75 | 8.485% | $7.3227 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.14 | $600.9885 | $601.00 | $601.00 | $600.90 |