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 | $23.95 | 13.482% | $27.1789 | $27.18 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $250.59 | 11.157% | $278.5483 | $278.55 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
Purchase #3 | $45.36 | 4.734% | $47.5073 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.87 | 7.760% | $162.5775 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #5 | $217.50 | 3.257% | $224.584 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
Purchase #6 | $170.44 | 10.140% | $187.7226 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
Purchase #7 | $113.47 | 7.442% | $121.9144 | $121.91 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.18 | $1,050.0330 | $1,050.03 | $1,050.05 | $1,050.00 |