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 | 8.708% | $27.6227 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #2 | $79.72 | 6.833% | $85.1673 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.25 | 5.671% | $216.8897 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
Purchase #4 | $207.37 | 4.253% | $216.1894 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
Purchase #5 | $135.81 | 7.157% | $145.5299 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
Purchase #6 | $145.99 | 3.110% | $150.5303 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
Purchase #7 | $38.67 | 5.190% | $40.677 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $838.22 | $882.6063 | $882.61 | $882.65 | $882.60 |