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 | $24.54 | 6.651% | $26.1722 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
Purchase #2 | $69.87 | 6.872% | $74.6715 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
Purchase #3 | $197.50 | 4.759% | $206.899 | $206.90 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
Purchase #4 | $184.72 | 3.733% | $191.6156 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
Purchase #5 | $28.95 | 4.426% | $30.2313 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.68 | 9.317% | $267.4768 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #7 | $221.41 | 7.123% | $237.181 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.67 | $1,034.2474 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.30 |