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 | $25.71 | 8.209% | $27.8205 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $74.90 | 6.107% | $79.4741 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #3 | $11.51 | 12.563% | $12.956 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
Purchase #4 | $44.82 | 5.832% | $47.4339 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
Purchase #5 | $129.46 | 13.366% | $146.7636 | $146.76 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #6 | $146.45 | 12.237% | $164.3711 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
Purchase #7 | $178.98 | 3.776% | $185.7383 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.83 | $664.5575 | $664.55 | $664.50 | $664.60 |