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 | $24.86 | 6.825% | $26.5567 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
Purchase #2 | $13.63 | 8.121% | $14.7369 | $14.74 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
Purchase #3 | $58.45 | 13.835% | $66.5366 | $66.54 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
Purchase #4 | $242.67 | 10.243% | $267.5267 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
Purchase #5 | $13.36 | 3.183% | $13.7852 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
Purchase #6 | $106.74 | 11.857% | $119.3962 | $119.40 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
Purchase #7 | $40.77 | 3.273% | $42.1044 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $500.48 | $550.6427 | $550.66 | $550.70 | $550.60 |