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 | $25.54 | 3.873% | $26.5292 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.68 | 9.429% | $87.193 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $148.83 | 13.623% | $169.1051 | $169.11 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
Purchase #4 | $212.44 | 4.715% | $222.4565 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
Purchase #5 | $150.65 | 4.138% | $156.8839 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #6 | $139.70 | 3.121% | $144.06 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
Purchase #7 | $113.65 | 11.741% | $126.9936 | $126.99 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.49 | $933.2213 | $933.22 | $933.25 | $933.30 |