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 | $24.96 | 4.305% | $26.0345 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
Purchase #2 | $209.80 | 13.278% | $237.6572 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
Purchase #3 | $132.90 | 4.638% | $139.0639 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
Purchase #4 | $89.56 | 10.825% | $99.2549 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #5 | $199.81 | 7.117% | $214.0305 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
Purchase #6 | $74.61 | 8.210% | $80.7355 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
Purchase #7 | $242.41 | 5.711% | $256.254 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.05 | $1,053.0305 | $1,053.02 | $1,053.05 | $1,053.10 |