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 | $25.76 | 6.724% | $27.4921 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.25 | 7.294% | $229.8774 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
Purchase #3 | $61.70 | 8.415% | $66.8921 | $66.89 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
Purchase #4 | $132.27 | 10.599% | $146.2893 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #5 | $221.96 | 8.811% | $241.5169 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.55 | 11.445% | $278.111 | $278.11 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 7.817% | $268.087 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.14 | $1,258.2658 | $1,258.27 | $1,258.30 | $1,258.30 |