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 | $26.35 | 4.399% | $27.5091 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.66 | 6.613% | $7.1004 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $188.36 | 3.455% | $194.8678 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.86 | 13.169% | $80.1916 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #5 | $27.87 | 11.686% | $31.1269 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #6 | $67.27 | 10.820% | $74.5486 | $74.55 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
Purchase #7 | $127.85 | 11.677% | $142.779 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $515.22 | $558.1234 | $558.13 | $558.15 | $558.10 |