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 | $25.41 | 9.556% | $27.8382 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $132.51 | 12.548% | $149.1374 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
Purchase #3 | $23.66 | 5.334% | $24.922 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
Purchase #4 | $187.73 | 6.800% | $200.4956 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #5 | $65.70 | 9.705% | $72.0762 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
Purchase #6 | $237.96 | 5.169% | $250.2602 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #7 | $175.57 | 13.694% | $199.6126 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $848.54 | $924.3422 | $924.35 | $924.35 | $924.30 |