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 | $26.52 | 3.508% | $27.4503 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.91 | 3.467% | $166.4887 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #3 | $95.44 | 5.661% | $100.8429 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
Purchase #4 | $239.63 | 4.612% | $250.6817 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 11.180% | $14.3978 | $14.40 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
Purchase #6 | $78.54 | 8.340% | $85.0902 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #7 | $130.43 | 7.753% | $140.5422 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $744.42 | $785.4938 | $785.49 | $785.55 | $785.50 |