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 | $24.97 | 11.242% | $27.7771 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $173.99 | 10.785% | $192.7548 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
Purchase #3 | $46.98 | 5.815% | $49.7119 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #4 | $246.25 | 11.225% | $273.8916 | $273.89 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
Purchase #5 | $224.29 | 10.156% | $247.0689 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
Purchase #6 | $130.28 | 11.400% | $145.1319 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
Purchase #7 | $98.92 | 6.233% | $105.0857 | $105.09 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.68 | $1,041.4219 | $1,041.42 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.50 |