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 | $211.30 | 3.292% | $218.256 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #2 | $19.40 | 4.356% | $20.2451 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #3 | $212.59 | 10.263% | $234.4081 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #4 | $74.75 | 13.632% | $84.9399 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
Purchase #5 | $49.85 | 12.659% | $56.1605 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
Purchase #6 | $236.51 | 12.494% | $266.0596 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
Purchase #7 | $7.48 | 10.549% | $8.2691 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.88 | $888.3383 | $888.35 | $888.30 | $888.40 |