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 | $24.90 | 5.584% | $26.2904 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
Purchase #2 | $113.86 | 3.243% | $117.5525 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
Purchase #3 | $66.46 | 12.132% | $74.5229 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #4 | $13.85 | 4.835% | $14.5196 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 6.510% | $42.9981 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
Purchase #6 | $214.87 | 10.376% | $237.1649 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
Purchase #7 | $150.39 | 13.705% | $171.0009 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $624.70 | $684.0493 | $684.04 | $684.00 | $684.10 |