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 | $227.58 | 11.396% | $253.515 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.49 | 8.342% | $38.4506 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $61.94 | 9.498% | $67.8231 | $67.82 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
Purchase #4 | $47.60 | 12.126% | $53.372 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
Purchase #5 | $155.73 | 8.499% | $168.9655 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
Purchase #6 | $173.51 | 8.628% | $188.4804 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $201.77 | 7.360% | $216.6203 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.62 | $987.2269 | $987.23 | $987.15 | $987.30 |