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 | $24.99 | 8.402% | $27.0897 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $79.77 | 6.117% | $84.6495 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
Purchase #3 | $86.75 | 4.399% | $90.5661 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
Purchase #4 | $82.66 | 8.473% | $89.6638 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #5 | $152.28 | 12.540% | $171.3759 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #6 | $106.45 | 7.319% | $114.2411 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
Purchase #7 | $102.56 | 13.634% | $116.543 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.46 | $694.1291 | $694.13 | $694.15 | $694.10 |