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 | $21.91 | 11.373% | $24.4018 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $94.54 | 8.543% | $102.6166 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #3 | $79.31 | 4.334% | $82.7473 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
Purchase #4 | $36.42 | 10.125% | $40.1075 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #5 | $217.86 | 3.381% | $225.2258 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.52 | 3.270% | $177.1287 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
Purchase #7 | $39.36 | 4.649% | $41.1898 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.92 | $693.4175 | $693.43 | $693.45 | $693.30 |