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 | $25.62 | 3.785% | $26.5897 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 5.239% | $126.5499 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
Purchase #3 | $166.92 | 3.291% | $172.4133 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #4 | $200.36 | 10.348% | $221.0933 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
Purchase #5 | $213.51 | 3.378% | $220.7224 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
Purchase #6 | $193.50 | 13.413% | $219.4542 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
Purchase #7 | $58.47 | 5.484% | $61.6765 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.63 | $1,048.4993 | $1,048.49 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.50 |