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 | $25.73 | 3.315% | $26.5829 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #2 | $10.55 | 4.780% | $11.0543 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
Purchase #3 | $132.76 | 5.837% | $140.5092 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #4 | $225.61 | 13.747% | $256.6246 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #5 | $37.80 | 8.851% | $41.1457 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
Purchase #6 | $123.87 | 13.585% | $140.6977 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #7 | $79.29 | 8.743% | $86.2223 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.61 | $702.8367 | $702.83 | $702.80 | $702.80 |