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 | $24.89 | 8.318% | $26.9604 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
Purchase #2 | $244.60 | 10.724% | $270.8309 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #3 | $128.45 | 11.274% | $142.9315 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 13.385% | $136.5496 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
Purchase #5 | $123.80 | 7.614% | $133.2261 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
Purchase #6 | $85.51 | 3.197% | $88.2438 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
Purchase #7 | $67.47 | 10.685% | $74.6792 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.15 | $873.4215 | $873.42 | $873.50 | $873.30 |