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 | 5.582% | $27.1451 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $100.38 | 8.443% | $108.8551 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
Purchase #3 | $171.54 | 13.330% | $194.4063 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #4 | $101.96 | 4.739% | $106.7919 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.25 | 7.771% | $265.3861 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #6 | $118.75 | 8.127% | $128.4008 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #7 | $15.30 | 6.277% | $16.2604 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.89 | $847.2457 | $847.26 | $847.25 | $847.30 |