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 | $25.29 | 10.368% | $27.9121 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
Purchase #2 | $211.29 | 5.415% | $222.7314 | $222.73 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #3 | $17.47 | 10.119% | $19.2378 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
Purchase #4 | $99.50 | 6.214% | $105.6829 | $105.68 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #5 | $74.77 | 6.633% | $79.7295 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
Purchase #6 | $123.59 | 12.700% | $139.2859 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #7 | $87.40 | 13.683% | $99.3589 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.31 | $693.9385 | $693.94 | $694.00 | $693.90 |