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 | $26.66 | 3.674% | $27.6395 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
Purchase #2 | $31.82 | 7.262% | $34.1308 | $34.13 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
Purchase #3 | $228.64 | 11.417% | $254.7438 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
Purchase #4 | $14.59 | 4.499% | $15.2464 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
Purchase #5 | $83.78 | 3.283% | $86.5305 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #6 | $9.57 | 12.558% | $10.7718 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
Purchase #7 | $163.48 | 11.542% | $182.3489 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $558.54 | $611.4117 | $611.41 | $611.45 | $611.20 |