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 | $24.95 | 9.588% | $27.3422 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
Purchase #2 | $223.95 | 9.141% | $244.4213 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #3 | $8.37 | 13.214% | $9.476 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.80 | 9.728% | $165.4698 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #5 | $41.33 | 8.503% | $44.8443 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
Purchase #6 | $205.30 | 10.779% | $227.4293 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
Purchase #7 | $249.81 | 3.293% | $258.0362 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.51 | $977.0191 | $977.02 | $977.05 | $976.90 |