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 | $25.64 | 4.612% | $26.8225 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $12.82 | 4.224% | $13.3615 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 7.474% | $255.4227 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #4 | $152.97 | 11.559% | $170.6518 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
Purchase #5 | $230.48 | 8.319% | $249.6536 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
Purchase #6 | $38.35 | 9.475% | $41.9837 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #7 | $70.50 | 12.853% | $79.5614 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $768.42 | $837.4572 | $837.44 | $837.40 | $837.60 |