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 | $25.39 | 7.368% | $27.2607 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
Purchase #2 | $130.87 | 12.685% | $147.4709 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
Purchase #3 | $183.28 | 12.834% | $206.8022 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
Purchase #4 | $170.71 | 6.673% | $182.1015 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
Purchase #5 | $241.92 | 8.477% | $262.4276 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
Purchase #6 | $231.90 | 13.238% | $262.5989 | $262.60 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #7 | $146.69 | 10.407% | $161.956 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.76 | $1,250.6178 | $1,250.62 | $1,250.60 | $1,250.70 |