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 | $23.26 | 12.452% | $26.1563 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
Purchase #2 | $178.77 | 12.371% | $200.8856 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #3 | $68.60 | 5.364% | $72.2797 | $72.28 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $29.95 | 8.352% | $32.4514 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
Purchase #5 | $21.84 | 9.828% | $23.9864 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Purchase #6 | $199.44 | 8.263% | $215.9197 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
Purchase #7 | $128.70 | 7.429% | $138.2611 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.56 | $709.9402 | $709.95 | $709.95 | $710.10 |