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 | $23.44 | 4.392% | $24.4695 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.92 | 8.124% | $152.3683 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
Purchase #3 | $222.53 | 3.519% | $230.3608 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
Purchase #4 | $222.54 | 11.463% | $248.0498 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
Purchase #5 | $198.33 | 6.794% | $211.8045 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
Purchase #6 | $41.67 | 5.776% | $44.0769 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 9.828% | $262.2034 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.17 | $1,173.3332 | $1,173.33 | $1,173.30 | $1,173.40 |