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 | $25.45 | 3.369% | $26.3074 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
Purchase #2 | $148.87 | 9.175% | $162.5288 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.85 | 8.497% | $97.4846 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #4 | $75.38 | 12.492% | $84.7965 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #5 | $236.33 | 12.511% | $265.8972 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
Purchase #6 | $122.75 | 4.302% | $128.0307 | $128.03 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
Purchase #7 | $73.48 | 5.208% | $77.3068 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.11 | $842.3520 | $842.36 | $842.40 | $842.30 |