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 | $23.53 | 12.500% | $26.4713 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.38 | 12.725% | $141.3346 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
Purchase #3 | $156.38 | 7.714% | $168.4432 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
Purchase #4 | $188.75 | 5.710% | $199.5276 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
Purchase #5 | $136.76 | 5.234% | $143.918 | $143.92 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
Purchase #6 | $205.97 | 6.646% | $219.6588 | $219.66 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
Purchase #7 | $145.35 | 13.189% | $164.5202 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.12 | $1,063.8737 | $1,063.87 | $1,063.85 | $1,063.80 |