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 | $24.65 | 10.197% | $27.1636 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $239.89 | 6.335% | $255.087 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
Purchase #3 | $249.61 | 13.762% | $283.9613 | $283.96 | $283.95 | $284.00 |
Purchase #4 | $163.89 | 7.400% | $176.0179 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Purchase #5 | $56.69 | 3.540% | $58.6968 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
Purchase #6 | $154.39 | 12.866% | $174.2538 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
Purchase #7 | $177.27 | 13.577% | $201.3379 | $201.34 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.39 | $1,176.5183 | $1,176.52 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.60 |