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 | $22.78 | 8.710% | $24.7641 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
Purchase #2 | $37.59 | 6.341% | $39.9736 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $164.63 | 3.399% | $170.2258 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.35 | 10.823% | $276.3372 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
Purchase #5 | $167.72 | 7.443% | $180.2034 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.47 | 13.111% | $81.9715 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
Purchase #7 | $213.85 | 13.190% | $242.0568 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.39 | $1,015.5324 | $1,015.53 | $1,015.50 | $1,015.60 |