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 | $240.98 | 8.392% | $261.203 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #2 | $14.59 | 4.790% | $15.2889 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #3 | $17.25 | 5.797% | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
Purchase #4 | $165.42 | 6.833% | $176.7231 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #5 | $191.44 | 7.119% | $205.0686 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
Purchase #6 | $129.94 | 3.386% | $134.3398 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
Purchase #7 | $82.64 | 4.256% | $86.1572 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.26 | $897.0306 | $897.03 | $897.00 | $897.10 |