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 | $26.42 | 4.122% | $27.509 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.98 | 6.282% | $55.2454 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #3 | $37.85 | 12.482% | $42.5744 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $233.73 | 13.498% | $265.2789 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #5 | $26.96 | 4.808% | $28.2562 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
Purchase #6 | $219.75 | 8.324% | $238.042 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
Purchase #7 | $89.39 | 10.567% | $98.8358 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.08 | $755.7417 | $755.75 | $755.75 | $755.70 |