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 | $23.25 | 4.835% | $24.3741 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
Purchase #2 | $232.30 | 5.235% | $244.4609 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.90 | 6.836% | $93.9088 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
Purchase #4 | $196.96 | 12.173% | $220.9359 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
Purchase #5 | $189.86 | 3.470% | $196.4481 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
Purchase #6 | $17.58 | 13.371% | $19.9306 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
Purchase #7 | $43.88 | 12.329% | $49.29 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.73 | $849.3484 | $849.35 | $849.35 | $849.30 |