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 | $21.99 | 10.347% | $24.2653 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
Purchase #2 | $47.32 | 6.690% | $50.4857 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #3 | $250.43 | 7.822% | $270.0186 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #4 | $175.38 | 5.635% | $185.2627 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #5 | $220.59 | 13.498% | $250.3652 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.50 | 7.210% | $59.5016 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #7 | $160.49 | 11.248% | $178.5419 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.70 | $1,018.4410 | $1,018.45 | $1,018.40 | $1,018.50 |