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 | $24.56 | 11.530% | $27.3918 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.34 | 4.580% | $203.2408 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
Purchase #3 | $63.92 | 7.170% | $68.5031 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #4 | $52.61 | 5.478% | $55.492 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #5 | $244.59 | 6.601% | $260.7354 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
Purchase #6 | $129.29 | 11.584% | $144.267 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.94 | 5.484% | $260.4822 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.25 | $1,020.1123 | $1,020.11 | $1,020.15 | $1,020.10 |