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 | $231.40 | 11.707% | $258.49 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.27 | 7.772% | $27.234 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
Purchase #3 | $196.53 | 12.506% | $221.108 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
Purchase #4 | $111.87 | 4.542% | $116.9511 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
Purchase #5 | $49.80 | 13.425% | $56.4857 | $56.49 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #6 | $206.63 | 7.388% | $221.8958 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
Purchase #7 | $79.76 | 6.175% | $84.6852 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.26 | $986.8498 | $986.86 | $986.90 | $986.90 |