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 | 8.274% | $27.0577 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $46.61 | 10.382% | $51.4491 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
Purchase #3 | $66.59 | 11.844% | $74.4769 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #4 | $54.49 | 7.545% | $58.6013 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #5 | $237.96 | 8.317% | $257.7511 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
Purchase #6 | $54.48 | 6.226% | $57.8719 | $57.87 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
Purchase #7 | $215.92 | 6.282% | $229.4841 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $701.04 | $756.6921 | $756.69 | $756.70 | $756.80 |