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 | $24.39 | 11.355% | $27.1595 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $69.27 | 4.602% | $72.4578 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.44 | 3.255% | $255.4942 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #4 | $204.48 | 7.729% | $220.2843 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
Purchase #5 | $124.85 | 6.858% | $133.4122 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
Purchase #6 | $75.66 | 12.577% | $85.1758 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #7 | $215.58 | 6.445% | $229.4741 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.67 | $1,023.4579 | $1,023.45 | $1,023.45 | $1,023.60 |