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 | $23.94 | 10.610% | $26.48 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.30 | 4.565% | $90.2396 | $90.24 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #3 | $232.88 | 7.479% | $250.2971 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $68.55 | 8.352% | $74.2753 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
Purchase #5 | $50.47 | 6.764% | $53.8838 | $53.88 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.55 | 6.820% | $159.7493 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
Purchase #7 | $192.65 | 10.236% | $212.3697 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.34 | $867.2948 | $867.30 | $867.35 | $867.30 |