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 | $24.27 | 8.445% | $26.3196 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
Purchase #2 | $153.33 | 4.334% | $159.9753 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #3 | $82.76 | 4.737% | $86.6803 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #4 | $200.61 | 11.856% | $224.3943 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
Purchase #5 | $230.34 | 6.478% | $245.2614 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
Purchase #6 | $246.49 | 5.370% | $259.7265 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
Purchase #7 | $136.39 | 13.822% | $155.2418 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.19 | $1,157.5992 | $1,157.60 | $1,157.65 | $1,157.60 |