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 | $45.97 | 9.120% | $50.1625 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $26.27 | 5.146% | $27.6219 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #3 | $101.99 | 3.635% | $105.6973 | $105.70 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #4 | $30.98 | 8.124% | $33.4968 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #5 | $35.47 | 7.778% | $38.2289 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #6 | $240.79 | 12.528% | $270.9562 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
Purchase #7 | $245.94 | 11.174% | $273.4213 | $273.42 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $727.41 | $799.5849 | $799.59 | $799.55 | $799.60 |