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 | $24.74 | 5.614% | $26.1289 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
Purchase #2 | $248.76 | 3.741% | $258.0661 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #3 | $51.64 | 3.828% | $53.6168 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
Purchase #4 | $13.66 | 12.213% | $15.3283 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
Purchase #5 | $142.71 | 9.782% | $156.6699 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
Purchase #6 | $161.71 | 7.560% | $173.9353 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
Purchase #7 | $37.58 | 6.503% | $40.0238 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $680.80 | $723.7691 | $723.78 | $723.75 | $723.70 |