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 | $217.65 | 3.527% | $225.3265 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
Purchase #2 | $24.34 | 5.775% | $25.7456 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
Purchase #3 | $188.63 | 13.584% | $214.2535 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
Purchase #4 | $46.64 | 10.466% | $51.5213 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #5 | $210.94 | 12.490% | $237.2864 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
Purchase #6 | $9.87 | 6.363% | $10.498 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.33 | 4.734% | $205.6243 | $205.62 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.40 | $970.2556 | $970.26 | $970.25 | $970.20 |