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 | $243.56 | 5.450% | $256.834 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
Purchase #2 | $21.52 | 13.309% | $24.3841 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #3 | $139.25 | 13.627% | $158.2256 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #4 | $30.62 | 7.180% | $32.8185 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.30 | 7.297% | $268.5644 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
Purchase #6 | $31.89 | 13.451% | $36.1795 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #7 | $22.37 | 13.566% | $25.4047 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.51 | $802.4108 | $802.40 | $802.45 | $802.40 |