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 | $24.88 | 10.440% | $27.4775 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.74 | 7.754% | $260.4845 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.90 | 6.213% | $42.379 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #4 | $114.89 | 8.204% | $124.3156 | $124.32 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
Purchase #5 | $208.91 | 10.796% | $231.4639 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
Purchase #6 | $203.42 | 7.251% | $218.17 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
Purchase #7 | $79.47 | 7.525% | $85.4501 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.21 | $989.7406 | $989.74 | $989.75 | $989.90 |