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 | $25.84 | 3.362% | $26.7087 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
Purchase #2 | $135.46 | 12.413% | $152.2746 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
Purchase #3 | $158.87 | 6.513% | $169.2172 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
Purchase #4 | $79.55 | 11.607% | $88.7834 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #5 | $53.85 | 6.388% | $57.2899 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #6 | $213.99 | 9.479% | $234.2741 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $223.27 | 9.640% | $244.7932 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $890.83 | $973.3411 | $973.33 | $973.30 | $973.40 |