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 | $25.60 | 3.324% | $26.4509 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $198.94 | 4.569% | $208.0296 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
Purchase #3 | $235.46 | 10.735% | $260.7366 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
Purchase #4 | $202.35 | 7.655% | $217.8399 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
Purchase #5 | $68.57 | 11.606% | $76.5282 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
Purchase #6 | $141.81 | 11.824% | $158.5776 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $108.30 | 13.841% | $123.2898 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.03 | $1,071.4526 | $1,071.46 | $1,071.55 | $1,071.40 |