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 | $25.55 | 6.412% | $27.1883 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $43.94 | 13.696% | $49.958 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #3 | $206.63 | 6.135% | $219.3068 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
Purchase #4 | $201.88 | 13.256% | $228.6412 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
Purchase #5 | $56.74 | 4.650% | $59.3784 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #6 | $201.40 | 4.675% | $210.8155 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
Purchase #7 | $223.80 | 12.129% | $250.9447 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.94 | $1,046.2329 | $1,046.24 | $1,046.25 | $1,046.20 |