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 | $24.93 | 6.334% | $26.5091 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $208.68 | 13.206% | $236.2383 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
Purchase #3 | $36.92 | 10.275% | $40.7135 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #4 | $140.96 | 4.836% | $147.7768 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #5 | $192.42 | 11.218% | $214.0057 | $214.01 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
Purchase #6 | $202.68 | 7.867% | $218.6248 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #7 | $183.92 | 5.725% | $194.4494 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.51 | $1,078.3176 | $1,078.32 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.20 |