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 | $25.87 | 5.700% | $27.3446 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
Purchase #2 | $226.70 | 7.282% | $243.2083 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
Purchase #3 | $6.98 | 12.304% | $7.8388 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
Purchase #4 | $75.32 | 11.668% | $84.1083 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
Purchase #5 | $81.99 | 3.340% | $84.7285 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
Purchase #6 | $96.32 | 13.860% | $109.67 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
Purchase #7 | $21.87 | 13.133% | $24.7422 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $535.05 | $581.6407 | $581.64 | $581.65 | $581.50 |