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 | $24.68 | 7.237% | $26.4661 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.53 | 9.606% | $270.2117 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #3 | $210.40 | 5.681% | $222.3528 | $222.35 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
Purchase #4 | $111.74 | 11.787% | $124.9108 | $124.91 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
Purchase #5 | $45.47 | 8.223% | $49.209 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
Purchase #6 | $164.62 | 13.452% | $186.7647 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
Purchase #7 | $238.94 | 13.403% | $270.9651 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.38 | $1,150.8802 | $1,150.88 | $1,150.80 | $1,151.00 |