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 | $24.25 | 11.703% | $27.088 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $68.77 | 6.861% | $73.4883 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $49.78 | 7.141% | $53.3348 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
Purchase #4 | $174.90 | 12.334% | $196.4722 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #5 | $67.95 | 8.225% | $73.5389 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
Purchase #6 | $113.48 | 12.476% | $127.6378 | $127.64 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
Purchase #7 | $221.32 | 4.388% | $231.0315 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $720.45 | $782.5915 | $782.59 | $782.65 | $782.50 |