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 | $24.87 | 10.389% | $27.4537 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.54 | 5.677% | $18.5357 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #3 | $29.64 | 12.331% | $33.2949 | $33.29 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #4 | $52.97 | 6.385% | $56.3521 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
Purchase #5 | $45.25 | 6.405% | $48.1483 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
Purchase #6 | $55.72 | 12.284% | $62.5646 | $62.56 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
Purchase #7 | $10.94 | 5.704% | $11.564 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $236.93 | $257.9133 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $258.00 |