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 | $25.76 | 4.735% | $26.9797 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
Purchase #2 | $109.85 | 4.547% | $114.8449 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
Purchase #3 | $100.66 | 4.808% | $105.4997 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
Purchase #4 | $226.49 | 9.618% | $248.2738 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
Purchase #5 | $193.70 | 3.580% | $200.6345 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.37 | 13.523% | $188.8682 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.55 | 6.697% | $254.5257 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.38 | $1,139.6265 | $1,139.62 | $1,139.65 | $1,139.60 |