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 | $22.32 | 9.794% | $24.506 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.90 | 9.780% | $95.3988 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
Purchase #3 | $92.45 | 3.238% | $95.4435 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
Purchase #4 | $179.86 | 10.401% | $198.5672 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
Purchase #5 | $216.40 | 3.130% | $223.1733 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
Purchase #6 | $148.94 | 11.823% | $166.5492 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #7 | $247.69 | 12.693% | $279.1293 | $279.13 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.56 | $1,082.7673 | $1,082.77 | $1,082.75 | $1,082.70 |