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 | $26.54 | 3.652% | $27.5092 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.31 | 3.695% | $89.4992 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #3 | $245.57 | 4.370% | $256.3014 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #4 | $190.29 | 6.147% | $201.9871 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
Purchase #5 | $221.64 | 5.631% | $234.1205 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #6 | $200.68 | 10.835% | $222.4237 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
Purchase #7 | $32.85 | 6.544% | $34.9997 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.88 | $1,066.8408 | $1,066.84 | $1,066.80 | $1,066.80 |