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 | $179.47 | 11.445% | $200.0103 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $83.87 | 13.466% | $95.1639 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
Purchase #3 | $118.25 | 3.142% | $121.9654 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
Purchase #4 | $6.86 | 9.625% | $7.5203 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #5 | $225.63 | 6.264% | $239.7635 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
Purchase #6 | $15.92 | 4.734% | $16.6737 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
Purchase #7 | $186.51 | 9.629% | $204.469 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.51 | $885.5661 | $885.56 | $885.45 | $885.70 |