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 | $26.71 | 3.301% | $27.5917 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #2 | $242.87 | 5.839% | $257.0512 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
Purchase #3 | $219.61 | 13.822% | $249.9645 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #4 | $39.68 | 10.468% | $43.8337 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
Purchase #5 | $85.53 | 6.588% | $91.1647 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
Purchase #6 | $21.84 | 4.242% | $22.7665 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
Purchase #7 | $8.26 | 9.563% | $9.0499 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $644.50 | $701.4222 | $701.41 | $701.40 | $701.50 |