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 | $238.76 | 7.334% | $256.2707 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
Purchase #2 | $65.67 | 8.698% | $71.382 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #3 | $122.41 | 8.869% | $133.2665 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #4 | $41.78 | 6.183% | $44.3633 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #5 | $41.78 | 8.120% | $45.1725 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $59.59 | 8.481% | $64.6438 | $64.64 | $64.65 | $64.60 |
Purchase #7 | $159.90 | 5.297% | $168.3699 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $729.89 | $783.4687 | $783.46 | $783.40 | $783.60 |