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 | $25.56 | 8.791% | $27.807 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $75.45 | 6.483% | $80.3414 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
Purchase #3 | $67.94 | 6.834% | $72.583 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
Purchase #4 | $82.61 | 5.711% | $87.3279 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
Purchase #5 | $189.56 | 7.821% | $204.3855 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #6 | $15.99 | 9.452% | $17.5014 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #7 | $117.45 | 8.547% | $127.4885 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $574.56 | $617.4347 | $617.44 | $617.50 | $617.40 |