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 | $24.73 | 7.336% | $26.5442 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.29 | 13.305% | $158.9556 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #3 | $69.58 | 6.182% | $73.8814 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
Purchase #4 | $136.32 | 6.193% | $144.7623 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
Purchase #5 | $23.48 | 7.778% | $25.3063 | $25.31 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
Purchase #6 | $245.43 | 7.372% | $263.5231 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
Purchase #7 | $194.47 | 12.424% | $218.631 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $834.30 | $911.6039 | $911.60 | $911.60 | $911.60 |