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 | $24.88 | 5.721% | $26.3034 | $26.30 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
Purchase #2 | $161.28 | 6.805% | $172.2551 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #3 | $220.51 | 6.443% | $234.7175 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
Purchase #4 | $142.28 | 6.538% | $151.5823 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
Purchase #5 | $30.97 | 10.784% | $34.3098 | $34.31 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #6 | $130.74 | 12.697% | $147.3401 | $147.34 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
Purchase #7 | $149.34 | 9.813% | $163.9947 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $860.00 | $930.5029 | $930.50 | $930.50 | $930.50 |