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 | $24.80 | 5.461% | $26.1543 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
Purchase #2 | $107.41 | 12.756% | $121.1112 | $121.11 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.79 | 3.493% | $16.3415 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
Purchase #4 | $60.26 | 6.635% | $64.2583 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
Purchase #5 | $41.82 | 12.384% | $46.999 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
Purchase #6 | $24.95 | 6.125% | $26.4782 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #7 | $215.77 | 11.568% | $240.7303 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.80 | $542.0728 | $542.07 | $542.10 | $542.10 |