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 | $24.70 | 11.431% | $27.5235 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $30.61 | 10.120% | $33.7077 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
Purchase #3 | $21.33 | 7.189% | $22.8634 | $22.86 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
Purchase #4 | $35.55 | 4.208% | $37.0459 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
Purchase #5 | $124.44 | 4.217% | $129.6876 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #6 | $171.34 | 4.390% | $178.8618 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
Purchase #7 | $101.56 | 9.779% | $111.4916 | $111.49 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $509.53 | $541.1815 | $541.18 | $541.15 | $541.20 |