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 | $23.85 | 10.616% | $26.3819 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
Purchase #2 | $21.78 | 13.471% | $24.714 | $24.71 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
Purchase #3 | $47.88 | 3.150% | $49.3882 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #4 | $153.65 | 12.311% | $172.5659 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #5 | $65.79 | 6.743% | $70.2262 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
Purchase #6 | $34.26 | 7.696% | $36.8966 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.50 | 10.804% | $256.5113 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $578.71 | $636.6841 | $636.69 | $636.70 | $636.70 |