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 | $23.99 | 12.829% | $27.0677 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $245.67 | 9.197% | $268.2643 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
Purchase #3 | $116.82 | 4.372% | $121.9274 | $121.93 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
Purchase #4 | $231.90 | 7.789% | $249.9627 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #5 | $112.77 | 7.330% | $121.036 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
Purchase #6 | $184.88 | 5.597% | $195.2277 | $195.23 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
Purchase #7 | $60.28 | 12.259% | $67.6697 | $67.67 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.31 | $1,051.1555 | $1,051.16 | $1,051.15 | $1,051.20 |