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 | $25.63 | 7.409% | $27.5289 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.82 | 13.626% | $124.7841 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
Purchase #3 | $141.33 | 11.570% | $157.6819 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
Purchase #4 | $180.33 | 8.278% | $195.2577 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
Purchase #5 | $161.41 | 8.380% | $174.9362 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
Purchase #6 | $155.52 | 6.132% | $165.0565 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.30 | 13.750% | $271.0663 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.34 | $1,116.3116 | $1,116.32 | $1,116.35 | $1,116.40 |