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 | $24.61 | 7.785% | $26.5259 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.69 | 3.257% | $201.0311 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
Purchase #3 | $147.47 | 5.487% | $155.5617 | $155.56 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
Purchase #4 | $205.47 | 10.278% | $226.5882 | $226.59 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
Purchase #5 | $246.46 | 3.578% | $255.2783 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #6 | $117.67 | 5.387% | $124.0089 | $124.01 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
Purchase #7 | $75.88 | 12.326% | $85.233 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.25 | $1,074.2271 | $1,074.23 | $1,074.30 | $1,074.20 |