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 | $25.95 | 5.459% | $27.3666 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
Purchase #2 | $150.69 | 7.433% | $161.8908 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
Purchase #3 | $56.46 | 12.156% | $63.3233 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
Purchase #4 | $250.62 | 5.425% | $264.2161 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
Purchase #5 | $158.63 | 8.520% | $172.1453 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
Purchase #6 | $54.86 | 12.871% | $61.921 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 10.779% | $166.8775 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $847.85 | $917.7406 | $917.75 | $917.70 | $917.70 |