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 | $23.50 | 5.607% | $24.8176 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
Purchase #2 | $75.62 | 12.691% | $85.2169 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #3 | $220.53 | 11.304% | $245.4587 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #4 | $122.98 | 13.172% | $139.1789 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
Purchase #5 | $225.80 | 9.241% | $246.6662 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
Purchase #6 | $182.82 | 4.855% | $191.6959 | $191.70 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
Purchase #7 | $194.61 | 3.661% | $201.7347 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.86 | $1,134.7689 | $1,134.78 | $1,134.75 | $1,134.80 |