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 | $24.88 | 5.191% | $26.1715 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
Purchase #2 | $172.51 | 9.317% | $188.5828 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #3 | $65.96 | 10.863% | $73.1252 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
Purchase #4 | $217.91 | 12.670% | $245.5192 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #5 | $191.35 | 11.482% | $213.3208 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
Purchase #6 | $214.51 | 8.827% | $233.4448 | $233.44 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
Purchase #7 | $65.26 | 8.362% | $70.717 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.38 | $1,050.8813 | $1,050.88 | $1,050.85 | $1,050.80 |