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 | $25.37 | 10.168% | $27.9496 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
Purchase #2 | $53.35 | 3.734% | $55.3421 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
Purchase #3 | $16.29 | 7.218% | $17.4658 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #4 | $83.98 | 3.484% | $86.9059 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #5 | $131.34 | 3.313% | $135.6913 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
Purchase #6 | $144.37 | 6.527% | $153.793 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
Purchase #7 | $35.81 | 8.792% | $38.9584 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.51 | $516.1061 | $516.11 | $516.10 | $516.10 |