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 | $24.54 | 7.380% | $26.3511 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
Purchase #2 | $85.44 | 8.489% | $92.693 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
Purchase #3 | $178.83 | 3.467% | $185.03 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
Purchase #4 | $111.92 | 4.266% | $116.6945 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #5 | $189.94 | 12.749% | $214.1555 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #6 | $60.42 | 11.283% | $67.2372 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #7 | $167.77 | 10.672% | $185.6744 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.86 | $887.8357 | $887.83 | $887.85 | $887.90 |