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 | $23.69 | 11.823% | $26.4909 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.38 | 3.151% | $112.8266 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
Purchase #3 | $139.48 | 6.692% | $148.814 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
Purchase #4 | $54.53 | 9.862% | $59.9077 | $59.91 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #5 | $78.89 | 7.777% | $85.0253 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
Purchase #6 | $5.78 | 12.242% | $6.4876 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #7 | $144.83 | 9.867% | $159.1204 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $556.58 | $598.6725 | $598.68 | $598.70 | $598.60 |