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 | 5.531% | $26.0978 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
Purchase #2 | $104.84 | 3.715% | $108.7348 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
Purchase #3 | $130.57 | 13.479% | $148.1695 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
Purchase #4 | $83.83 | 13.715% | $95.3273 | $95.33 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.33 | 10.263% | $256.174 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.77 | 10.493% | $246.1453 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
Purchase #7 | $170.28 | 4.842% | $178.525 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.35 | $1,059.1737 | $1,059.18 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.10 |