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 | $201.87 | 11.338% | $224.758 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
Purchase #2 | $36.93 | 3.478% | $38.2144 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #3 | $13.87 | 10.775% | $15.3645 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #4 | $133.38 | 11.609% | $148.8641 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
Purchase #5 | $157.47 | 7.220% | $168.8393 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #6 | $158.89 | 13.505% | $180.3481 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $200.44 | 5.110% | $210.6825 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.85 | $987.0709 | $987.06 | $987.05 | $987.10 |