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 | $24.54 | 12.495% | $27.6063 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #2 | $127.99 | 10.682% | $141.6619 | $141.66 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
Purchase #3 | $125.26 | 3.743% | $129.9485 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
Purchase #4 | $134.92 | 11.457% | $150.3778 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #5 | $173.28 | 8.389% | $187.8165 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #6 | $207.97 | 4.181% | $216.6652 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
Purchase #7 | $176.99 | 11.564% | $197.4571 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.95 | $1,051.5333 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.60 |