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 | $25.74 | 5.389% | $27.1271 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $120.68 | 4.347% | $125.926 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
Purchase #3 | $172.27 | 7.519% | $185.223 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $205.65 | 11.224% | $228.7322 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
Purchase #5 | $233.59 | 8.713% | $253.9427 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
Purchase #6 | $179.41 | 7.821% | $193.4417 | $193.44 | $193.45 | $193.40 |
Purchase #7 | $84.54 | 9.671% | $92.7159 | $92.72 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.88 | $1,107.1086 | $1,107.11 | $1,107.15 | $1,106.90 |