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 | $24.97 | 8.423% | $27.0732 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $166.65 | 4.410% | $173.9993 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #3 | $83.71 | 5.731% | $88.5074 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $67.86 | 6.569% | $72.3177 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #5 | $39.59 | 7.241% | $42.4567 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $106.37 | 10.282% | $117.307 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
Purchase #7 | $17.63 | 9.747% | $19.3484 | $19.35 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $506.78 | $541.0097 | $541.02 | $540.95 | $541.00 |