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 | $25.61 | 5.560% | $27.0339 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
Purchase #2 | $90.49 | 7.841% | $97.5853 | $97.59 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #3 | $190.49 | 6.280% | $202.4528 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
Purchase #4 | $9.96 | 5.177% | $10.4756 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.57 | 7.578% | $259.8762 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #6 | $221.63 | 13.760% | $252.1263 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.95 | 5.232% | $177.7895 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.70 | $1,027.3396 | $1,027.35 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.40 |