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 | $24.77 | 10.154% | $27.2851 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
Purchase #2 | $114.66 | 9.459% | $125.5057 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #3 | $15.58 | 13.683% | $17.7118 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #4 | $159.50 | 7.766% | $171.8868 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #5 | $77.40 | 5.516% | $81.6694 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 13.851% | $271.9673 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #7 | $80.72 | 7.205% | $86.5359 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $711.51 | $782.5620 | $782.58 | $782.55 | $782.60 |