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 | $221.31 | 8.468% | $240.0505 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #2 | $85.88 | 11.232% | $95.526 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
Purchase #3 | $168.47 | 3.512% | $174.3867 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
Purchase #4 | $74.48 | 9.500% | $81.5556 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #5 | $33.48 | 9.336% | $36.6057 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #6 | $7.81 | 5.439% | $8.2348 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
Purchase #7 | $234.73 | 9.422% | $256.8463 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $826.16 | $893.2056 | $893.22 | $893.25 | $893.20 |