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 | $26.63 | 3.243% | $27.4936 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $101.51 | 13.385% | $115.0971 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
Purchase #3 | $187.98 | 7.283% | $201.6706 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
Purchase #4 | $168.68 | 8.237% | $182.5742 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
Purchase #5 | $160.76 | 4.115% | $167.3753 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #6 | $214.28 | 8.424% | $232.3309 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
Purchase #7 | $127.55 | 10.869% | $141.4134 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.39 | $1,067.9551 | $1,067.95 | $1,067.95 | $1,068.00 |