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 | $250.77 | 5.760% | $265.2144 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #2 | $12.36 | 13.526% | $14.0318 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $68.67 | 11.418% | $76.5107 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #4 | $116.41 | 5.109% | $122.3574 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
Purchase #5 | $186.92 | 7.227% | $200.4287 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.68 | 9.491% | $189.0691 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
Purchase #7 | $20.43 | 4.135% | $21.2748 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $828.24 | $888.8869 | $888.88 | $888.85 | $888.90 |