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 | $25.57 | 6.337% | $27.1904 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $137.91 | 10.384% | $152.2306 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
Purchase #3 | $28.91 | 4.497% | $30.2101 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
Purchase #4 | $73.49 | 11.174% | $81.7018 | $81.70 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
Purchase #5 | $163.26 | 4.666% | $170.8777 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #6 | $250.62 | 3.453% | $259.2739 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
Purchase #7 | $102.28 | 5.819% | $108.2317 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.04 | $829.7162 | $829.71 | $829.75 | $829.70 |