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 | $24.85 | 10.311% | $27.4123 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.54 | 6.770% | $267.5016 | $267.50 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #3 | $43.65 | 12.337% | $49.0351 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
Purchase #4 | $99.90 | 7.560% | $107.4524 | $107.45 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
Purchase #5 | $222.81 | 9.505% | $243.9881 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
Purchase #6 | $76.50 | 5.191% | $80.4711 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #7 | $186.34 | 5.186% | $196.0036 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.59 | $971.8642 | $971.86 | $971.85 | $971.90 |