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 | $26.55 | 3.621% | $27.5114 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.41 | 6.260% | $187.4533 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $118.31 | 7.501% | $127.1844 | $127.18 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #4 | $183.81 | 9.641% | $201.5311 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
Purchase #5 | $200.59 | 9.274% | $219.1927 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #6 | $151.72 | 11.108% | $168.5731 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
Purchase #7 | $166.33 | 7.573% | $178.9262 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.72 | $1,110.3722 | $1,110.36 | $1,110.40 | $1,110.40 |