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 | $24.64 | 5.557% | $26.0092 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
Purchase #2 | $147.65 | 6.784% | $157.6666 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
Purchase #3 | $232.49 | 3.500% | $240.6272 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
Purchase #4 | $125.95 | 3.495% | $130.352 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.28 | 12.861% | $83.8332 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
Purchase #6 | $76.42 | 5.377% | $80.5291 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
Purchase #7 | $125.56 | 3.854% | $130.3991 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.99 | $849.4164 | $849.42 | $849.45 | $849.40 |