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 | $25.44 | 5.241% | $26.7733 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $149.65 | 9.238% | $163.4747 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
Purchase #3 | $184.47 | 11.520% | $205.7209 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #4 | $115.68 | 6.278% | $122.9424 | $122.94 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
Purchase #5 | $17.40 | 3.648% | $18.0348 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
Purchase #6 | $162.28 | 7.684% | $174.7496 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #7 | $231.38 | 7.473% | $248.671 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.30 | $960.3667 | $960.35 | $960.30 | $960.30 |