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 | $25.85 | 5.501% | $27.272 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
Purchase #2 | $50.75 | 4.524% | $53.0459 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
Purchase #3 | $127.92 | 11.689% | $142.8726 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
Purchase #4 | $234.82 | 4.307% | $244.9337 | $244.93 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
Purchase #5 | $183.89 | 4.495% | $192.1559 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 7.410% | $200.1908 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #7 | $160.87 | 11.659% | $179.6258 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.48 | $1,040.0967 | $1,040.10 | $1,040.10 | $1,040.10 |