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 | $25.73 | 5.704% | $27.1976 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $184.71 | 5.760% | $195.3493 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
Purchase #3 | $188.30 | 12.738% | $212.2857 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
Purchase #4 | $38.69 | 7.358% | $41.5368 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $216.39 | 10.577% | $239.2776 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $17.51 | 5.590% | $18.4888 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #7 | $64.94 | 4.784% | $68.0467 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.27 | $802.1825 | $802.20 | $802.25 | $802.10 |