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 | $24.91 | 6.566% | $26.5456 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.91 | 10.590% | $159.1501 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $69.25 | 11.564% | $77.2581 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.36 | 12.200% | $181.0459 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
Purchase #5 | $198.36 | 3.705% | $205.7092 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #6 | $241.35 | 9.312% | $263.8245 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
Purchase #7 | $164.47 | 6.211% | $174.6852 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.61 | $1,088.2186 | $1,088.23 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.20 |