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 | $23.99 | 12.656% | $27.0262 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
Purchase #2 | $40.96 | 4.276% | $42.7114 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #3 | $175.34 | 4.714% | $183.6055 | $183.61 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
Purchase #4 | $130.36 | 10.762% | $144.3893 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #5 | $90.60 | 11.240% | $100.7834 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $248.82 | 5.872% | $263.4307 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
Purchase #7 | $245.79 | 10.774% | $272.2714 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.86 | $1,034.2179 | $1,034.22 | $1,034.25 | $1,034.20 |