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 | $26.47 | 3.800% | $27.4759 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $249.62 | 12.473% | $280.7551 | $280.76 | $280.75 | $280.80 |
Purchase #3 | $141.89 | 12.466% | $159.578 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #4 | $221.93 | 6.472% | $236.2933 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #5 | $150.40 | 7.486% | $161.6589 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
Purchase #6 | $17.64 | 9.542% | $19.3232 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
Purchase #7 | $111.59 | 10.389% | $123.1831 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.54 | $1,008.2675 | $1,008.27 | $1,008.30 | $1,008.40 |