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 | $25.42 | 3.238% | $26.2431 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
Purchase #2 | $206.48 | 7.773% | $222.5297 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #3 | $112.61 | 11.213% | $125.237 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #4 | $201.94 | 3.680% | $209.3714 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
Purchase #5 | $131.49 | 5.298% | $138.4563 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #6 | $230.76 | 12.132% | $258.7558 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #7 | $142.49 | 4.680% | $149.1585 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.19 | $1,129.7518 | $1,129.76 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.80 |