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 | $25.98 | 5.840% | $27.4972 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.94 | 4.142% | $89.4996 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #3 | $127.79 | 4.684% | $133.7757 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
Purchase #4 | $228.68 | 13.186% | $258.8337 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.68 | 3.237% | $165.8812 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
Purchase #6 | $70.44 | 13.197% | $79.736 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
Purchase #7 | $92.64 | 6.700% | $98.8469 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.15 | $854.0703 | $854.08 | $854.15 | $854.00 |