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 | $193.67 | 11.248% | $215.454 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.87 | 9.281% | $169.2435 | $169.24 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
Purchase #3 | $53.94 | 7.148% | $57.7956 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #4 | $127.34 | 4.653% | $133.2651 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #5 | $13.26 | 3.583% | $13.7351 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
Purchase #6 | $45.85 | 7.502% | $49.2897 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 4.786% | $249.9146 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.43 | $888.6976 | $888.70 | $888.70 | $888.70 |