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 | $26.41 | 3.649% | $27.3737 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 8.252% | $6.2137 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #3 | $77.91 | 4.255% | $81.2251 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
Purchase #4 | $141.47 | 3.489% | $146.4059 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #5 | $62.30 | 11.585% | $69.5175 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
Purchase #6 | $90.71 | 11.196% | $100.8659 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 4.709% | $262.6416 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $655.37 | $694.2434 | $694.25 | $694.20 | $694.20 |