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 | $23.70 | 3.362% | $24.4968 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.50 | 3.431% | $190.8302 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
Purchase #3 | $203.68 | 11.267% | $226.6286 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
Purchase #4 | $162.66 | 10.420% | $179.6092 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #5 | $157.99 | 7.128% | $169.2515 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
Purchase #6 | $184.82 | 7.863% | $199.3524 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #7 | $175.65 | 6.287% | $186.6931 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.00 | $1,176.8618 | $1,176.86 | $1,176.90 | $1,176.90 |