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 | $24.79 | 8.613% | $26.9252 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
Purchase #2 | $125.44 | 13.511% | $142.3882 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #3 | $65.51 | 13.153% | $74.1265 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
Purchase #4 | $218.91 | 12.500% | $246.2738 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
Purchase #5 | $112.42 | 10.643% | $124.3849 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
Purchase #6 | $245.25 | 5.569% | $258.908 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #7 | $16.96 | 10.413% | $18.726 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.28 | $891.7326 | $891.74 | $891.80 | $891.70 |