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 | $24.81 | 8.164% | $26.8355 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $113.56 | 6.330% | $120.7483 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
Purchase #3 | $96.44 | 8.705% | $104.8351 | $104.84 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.89 | 11.368% | $278.2975 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
Purchase #5 | $82.46 | 3.347% | $85.2199 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #6 | $181.99 | 10.851% | $201.7377 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
Purchase #7 | $201.70 | 4.345% | $210.4639 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.85 | $1,028.1379 | $1,028.15 | $1,028.15 | $1,028.00 |