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 | $25.93 | 3.402% | $26.8121 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $187.87 | 11.470% | $209.4187 | $209.42 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
Purchase #3 | $196.52 | 11.647% | $219.4087 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #4 | $45.75 | 12.425% | $51.4344 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
Purchase #5 | $247.45 | 6.357% | $263.1804 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
Purchase #6 | $60.62 | 3.227% | $62.5762 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #7 | $243.65 | 13.184% | $275.7728 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.79 | $1,108.6033 | $1,108.60 | $1,108.60 | $1,108.60 |