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 | $25.67 | 8.485% | $27.8481 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $135.65 | 3.171% | $139.9515 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #3 | $203.35 | 10.703% | $225.1146 | $225.11 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
Purchase #4 | $53.62 | 5.840% | $56.7514 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
Purchase #5 | $56.51 | 10.292% | $62.326 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
Purchase #6 | $21.29 | 13.587% | $24.1827 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #7 | $179.32 | 12.190% | $201.1791 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $675.41 | $737.3534 | $737.35 | $737.40 | $737.40 |