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 | $25.63 | 7.481% | $27.5474 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.26 | 12.658% | $133.2294 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.57 | 6.506% | $196.5781 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $106.98 | 5.550% | $112.9174 | $112.92 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
Purchase #5 | $63.42 | 12.166% | $71.1357 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
Purchase #6 | $173.63 | 11.406% | $193.4342 | $193.43 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
Purchase #7 | $41.25 | 3.662% | $42.7606 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.74 | $777.6028 | $777.61 | $777.65 | $777.50 |