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 | $25.82 | 5.388% | $27.2112 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $123.25 | 13.149% | $139.4561 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #3 | $250.62 | 8.658% | $272.3187 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.95 | 9.296% | $40.3849 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $102.98 | 4.585% | $107.7016 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
Purchase #6 | $78.57 | 4.293% | $81.943 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.52 | 10.769% | $269.7447 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.71 | $938.7602 | $938.75 | $938.75 | $938.70 |