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 | $22.94 | 6.759% | $24.4905 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.84 | 10.405% | $89.2514 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #3 | $79.30 | 10.361% | $87.5163 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #4 | $9.28 | 4.596% | $9.7065 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
Purchase #5 | $241.33 | 7.383% | $259.1474 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
Purchase #6 | $39.47 | 7.622% | $42.4784 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #7 | $49.75 | 9.771% | $54.6111 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $522.91 | $567.2016 | $567.21 | $567.20 | $567.20 |