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 | $25.82 | 5.414% | $27.2179 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $39.33 | 7.369% | $42.2282 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.83 | 10.432% | $50.611 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #4 | $107.39 | 7.590% | $115.5409 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.81 | 3.254% | $178.4332 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
Purchase #6 | $231.88 | 7.575% | $249.4449 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
Purchase #7 | $29.83 | 13.215% | $33.772 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.89 | $697.2481 | $697.24 | $697.25 | $697.10 |