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 | $217.85 | 8.426% | $236.206 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
Purchase #2 | $175.62 | 6.680% | $187.3514 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #3 | $163.42 | 7.350% | $175.4314 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
Purchase #4 | $91.45 | 6.510% | $97.4034 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #5 | $61.58 | 3.715% | $63.8677 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
Purchase #6 | $101.71 | 13.744% | $115.689 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
Purchase #7 | $11.70 | 7.516% | $12.5794 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.33 | $888.5283 | $888.53 | $888.55 | $888.60 |