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 | $25.42 | 3.690% | $26.358 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
Purchase #2 | $146.85 | 5.555% | $155.0075 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Purchase #3 | $153.46 | 12.650% | $172.8727 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
Purchase #4 | $187.76 | 7.498% | $201.8382 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.72 | 3.382% | $259.1994 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #6 | $173.95 | 13.595% | $197.5985 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
Purchase #7 | $120.46 | 11.439% | $134.2394 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.62 | $1,147.1137 | $1,147.12 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.10 |