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 | $25.96 | 3.667% | $26.912 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
Purchase #2 | $82.43 | 3.228% | $85.0908 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $232.27 | 10.411% | $256.4516 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.57 | 8.873% | $272.8031 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
Purchase #5 | $226.34 | 13.827% | $257.636 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
Purchase #6 | $34.88 | 6.154% | $37.0265 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
Purchase #7 | $112.51 | 7.304% | $120.7277 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.96 | $1,056.6477 | $1,056.65 | $1,056.70 | $1,056.60 |