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 | $23.96 | 12.666% | $26.9948 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
Purchase #2 | $214.29 | 11.697% | $239.3555 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
Purchase #3 | $171.92 | 3.148% | $177.332 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
Purchase #4 | $50.94 | 7.538% | $54.7799 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #5 | $167.46 | 4.464% | $174.9354 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
Purchase #6 | $90.32 | 3.614% | $93.5842 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
Purchase #7 | $228.76 | 5.603% | $241.5774 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.65 | $1,008.5592 | $1,008.56 | $1,008.65 | $1,008.60 |