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 | $24.42 | 7.143% | $26.1643 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
Purchase #2 | $239.88 | 7.784% | $258.5523 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #3 | $72.90 | 12.267% | $81.8426 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
Purchase #4 | $235.94 | 4.306% | $246.0996 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
Purchase #5 | $210.94 | 13.750% | $239.9443 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
Purchase #6 | $32.88 | 10.688% | $36.3942 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #7 | $94.50 | 6.602% | $100.7389 | $100.74 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.46 | $989.7362 | $989.72 | $989.75 | $989.70 |