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 | $25.74 | 6.675% | $27.4581 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.30 | 11.522% | $139.7371 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
Purchase #3 | $67.52 | 7.258% | $72.4206 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.70 | 9.482% | $44.5592 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
Purchase #5 | $71.86 | 12.283% | $80.6866 | $80.69 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #6 | $200.28 | 11.653% | $223.6186 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
Purchase #7 | $90.51 | 11.173% | $100.6227 | $100.62 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $621.91 | $689.1029 | $689.11 | $689.05 | $689.10 |