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 | $23.46 | 3.426% | $24.2637 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
Purchase #2 | $229.98 | 9.709% | $252.3088 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
Purchase #3 | $31.73 | 7.251% | $34.0307 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
Purchase #4 | $159.37 | 8.251% | $172.5196 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $194.27 | 6.388% | $206.68 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
Purchase #6 | $238.62 | 3.577% | $247.1554 | $247.16 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
Purchase #7 | $194.34 | 5.688% | $205.3941 | $205.39 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.77 | $1,142.3523 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.40 |