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 | $25.81 | 4.646% | $27.0091 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
Purchase #2 | $171.52 | 6.204% | $182.1611 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
Purchase #3 | $59.50 | 11.433% | $66.3026 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.50 | 5.291% | $170.045 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #5 | $138.77 | 10.235% | $152.9731 | $152.97 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
Purchase #6 | $243.59 | 11.163% | $270.782 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #7 | $152.62 | 12.152% | $171.1664 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.31 | $1,040.4393 | $1,040.44 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.50 |