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 | $24.51 | 6.104% | $26.0061 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
Purchase #2 | $133.27 | 4.576% | $139.3684 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
Purchase #3 | $146.88 | 10.517% | $162.3274 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #4 | $23.74 | 7.732% | $25.5756 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #5 | $221.50 | 8.743% | $240.8657 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #6 | $166.63 | 11.487% | $185.7708 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 10.724% | $256.3814 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.08 | $1,036.2954 | $1,036.31 | $1,036.30 | $1,036.40 |