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 | $25.68 | 7.699% | $27.6571 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
Purchase #2 | $95.32 | 6.446% | $101.4643 | $101.46 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.52 | 5.213% | $80.509 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #4 | $27.78 | 10.623% | $30.7311 | $30.73 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $172.83 | 8.543% | $187.5949 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #6 | $92.95 | 9.809% | $102.0675 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
Purchase #7 | $48.69 | 7.722% | $52.4498 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $539.77 | $582.4737 | $582.47 | $582.45 | $582.50 |