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 | $25.60 | 4.510% | $26.7546 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $6.62 | 6.791% | $7.0696 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $120.66 | 13.670% | $137.1542 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
Purchase #4 | $73.80 | 10.263% | $81.3741 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
Purchase #5 | $211.43 | 3.654% | $219.1557 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
Purchase #6 | $161.61 | 8.733% | $175.7234 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #7 | $170.66 | 3.285% | $176.2662 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $770.38 | $823.4978 | $823.49 | $823.40 | $823.70 |