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 | $24.50 | 7.236% | $26.2728 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
Purchase #2 | $135.83 | 7.431% | $145.9235 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
Purchase #3 | $107.27 | 10.222% | $118.2351 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
Purchase #4 | $105.59 | 3.127% | $108.8918 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
Purchase #5 | $88.27 | 13.787% | $100.4398 | $100.44 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
Purchase #6 | $239.87 | 5.848% | $253.8976 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
Purchase #7 | $129.75 | 4.848% | $136.0403 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $831.08 | $889.7009 | $889.70 | $889.70 | $889.60 |