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 | $23.34 | 4.775% | $24.4545 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.44 | 9.142% | $77.971 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
Purchase #3 | $241.80 | 5.259% | $254.5163 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 3.752% | $6.2147 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #5 | $181.79 | 12.839% | $205.13 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
Purchase #6 | $92.94 | 13.773% | $105.7406 | $105.74 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
Purchase #7 | $21.95 | 7.454% | $23.5862 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.25 | $697.6133 | $697.61 | $697.60 | $697.60 |