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 | $24.50 | 10.536% | $27.0813 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $38.40 | 11.602% | $42.8552 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #3 | $37.75 | 13.702% | $42.9225 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $244.75 | 11.143% | $272.0225 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
Purchase #5 | $148.39 | 11.447% | $165.3762 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #6 | $19.49 | 11.143% | $21.6618 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
Purchase #7 | $142.43 | 9.502% | $155.9637 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $655.71 | $727.8832 | $727.88 | $727.85 | $728.00 |