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 | $25.57 | 4.870% | $26.8153 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $24.92 | 5.399% | $26.2654 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
Purchase #3 | $69.77 | 4.161% | $72.6731 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #4 | $159.67 | 11.808% | $178.5238 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #5 | $95.71 | 3.207% | $98.7794 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
Purchase #6 | $179.93 | 10.516% | $198.8514 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #7 | $29.48 | 13.670% | $33.5099 | $33.51 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $585.05 | $635.4183 | $635.42 | $635.35 | $635.50 |