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 | $24.53 | 12.119% | $27.5028 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.88 | 9.528% | $72.157 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
Purchase #3 | $151.76 | 12.791% | $171.1716 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
Purchase #4 | $240.87 | 7.559% | $259.0774 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #5 | $249.48 | 10.456% | $275.5656 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
Purchase #6 | $150.30 | 6.566% | $160.1687 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #7 | $34.97 | 13.195% | $39.5843 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.79 | $1,005.2274 | $1,005.23 | $1,005.20 | $1,005.40 |