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 | $24.84 | 9.794% | $27.2728 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
Purchase #2 | $142.32 | 10.575% | $157.3703 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
Purchase #3 | $75.38 | 4.552% | $78.8113 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #4 | $145.58 | 9.139% | $158.8846 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #5 | $36.39 | 6.255% | $38.6662 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
Purchase #6 | $55.69 | 12.683% | $62.7532 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
Purchase #7 | $116.75 | 8.226% | $126.3539 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $596.95 | $650.1123 | $650.10 | $650.05 | $650.30 |