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 | 6.547% | $27.5104 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $156.35 | 9.817% | $171.6989 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
Purchase #3 | $200.54 | 6.501% | $213.5771 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
Purchase #4 | $238.77 | 13.315% | $270.5622 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
Purchase #5 | $103.85 | 7.780% | $111.9295 | $111.93 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
Purchase #6 | $129.87 | 12.248% | $145.7765 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
Purchase #7 | $110.55 | 8.314% | $119.7411 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.75 | $1,060.7957 | $1,060.80 | $1,060.85 | $1,060.80 |