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 | $24.93 | 5.785% | $26.3722 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.51 | 12.378% | $141.0456 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
Purchase #3 | $237.60 | 3.161% | $245.1105 | $245.11 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
Purchase #4 | $79.30 | 4.777% | $83.0882 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #5 | $201.27 | 5.392% | $212.1225 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $181.98 | 3.845% | $188.9771 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Purchase #7 | $200.78 | 11.286% | $223.44 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.37 | $1,120.1561 | $1,120.16 | $1,120.15 | $1,120.10 |