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 | $23.25 | 12.178% | $26.0814 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
Purchase #2 | $20.96 | 4.394% | $21.881 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
Purchase #3 | $52.57 | 13.259% | $59.5403 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #4 | $171.77 | 3.159% | $177.1962 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
Purchase #5 | $132.87 | 10.338% | $146.6061 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #6 | $164.74 | 3.646% | $170.7464 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
Purchase #7 | $83.74 | 12.813% | $94.4696 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.90 | $696.5210 | $696.53 | $696.55 | $696.50 |