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 | $21.51 | 11.658% | $24.0176 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Purchase #2 | $17.46 | 5.135% | $18.3566 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $95.26 | 12.506% | $107.1732 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
Purchase #4 | $71.54 | 9.693% | $78.4744 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #5 | $26.90 | 6.609% | $28.6778 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #6 | $184.86 | 7.372% | $198.4879 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.89 | 13.498% | $196.2267 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $590.42 | $651.4142 | $651.42 | $651.40 | $651.50 |