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 | $24.34 | 8.551% | $26.4213 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.98 | 4.623% | $125.5267 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
Purchase #3 | $142.53 | 9.610% | $156.2271 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #4 | $172.46 | 8.549% | $187.2036 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
Purchase #5 | $93.33 | 12.257% | $104.7695 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $175.81 | 5.715% | $185.8575 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 4.611% | $240.5007 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.35 | $1,026.5064 | $1,026.51 | $1,026.50 | $1,026.50 |