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 | $25.90 | 5.674% | $27.3696 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
Purchase #2 | $97.62 | 10.598% | $107.9658 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
Purchase #3 | $214.70 | 12.616% | $241.7866 | $241.79 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
Purchase #4 | $61.42 | 10.865% | $68.0933 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
Purchase #5 | $16.55 | 13.730% | $18.8223 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #6 | $25.70 | 9.550% | $28.1544 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
Purchase #7 | $109.35 | 12.119% | $122.6021 | $122.60 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.24 | $614.7941 | $614.79 | $614.75 | $614.90 |