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 | $24.92 | 11.677% | $27.8299 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $6.27 | 3.651% | $6.4989 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #3 | $173.27 | 7.261% | $185.8511 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #4 | $27.74 | 7.341% | $29.7764 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #5 | $207.71 | 4.520% | $217.0985 | $217.10 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
Purchase #6 | $170.40 | 4.367% | $177.8414 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
Purchase #7 | $213.60 | 3.587% | $221.2618 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.91 | $866.1580 | $866.16 | $866.20 | $866.20 |