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 | $21.97 | 11.366% | $24.4671 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.50 | 11.766% | $69.8538 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
Purchase #3 | $242.25 | 3.270% | $250.1716 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #4 | $245.89 | 6.386% | $261.5925 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
Purchase #5 | $151.94 | 9.735% | $166.7314 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
Purchase #6 | $218.40 | 11.372% | $243.2364 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
Purchase #7 | $167.50 | 3.234% | $172.917 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,110.45 | $1,188.9698 | $1,188.97 | $1,188.95 | $1,189.00 |