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 | $24.68 | 11.408% | $27.4955 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.48 | 10.271% | $249.7418 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
Purchase #3 | $21.83 | 4.378% | $22.7857 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
Purchase #4 | $67.27 | 7.244% | $72.143 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
Purchase #5 | $172.93 | 9.190% | $188.8223 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #6 | $247.93 | 4.214% | $258.3778 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #7 | $158.83 | 13.839% | $180.8105 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.95 | $1,000.1766 | $1,000.18 | $1,000.20 | $1,000.10 |