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 | $25.37 | 7.826% | $27.3555 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
Purchase #2 | $160.46 | 11.805% | $179.4023 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #3 | $245.50 | 5.285% | $258.4747 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #4 | $174.98 | 7.742% | $188.527 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.53 | 6.315% | $104.7522 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $34.78 | 7.803% | $37.4939 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #7 | $158.72 | 4.108% | $165.2402 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.34 | $961.2458 | $961.24 | $961.25 | $961.30 |