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 | $24.99 | 11.317% | $27.8181 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $158.61 | 11.143% | $176.2839 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #3 | $27.68 | 7.808% | $29.8413 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
Purchase #4 | $115.88 | 13.671% | $131.722 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
Purchase #5 | $71.53 | 9.192% | $78.105 | $78.11 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #6 | $155.89 | 13.115% | $176.335 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
Purchase #7 | $65.94 | 6.742% | $70.3857 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $620.52 | $690.4910 | $690.50 | $690.50 | $690.40 |