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 | $229.81 | 5.250% | $241.875 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #2 | $86.41 | 10.228% | $95.248 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
Purchase #3 | $49.71 | 12.777% | $56.0614 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
Purchase #4 | $160.51 | 13.857% | $182.7519 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
Purchase #5 | $13.99 | 5.661% | $14.782 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
Purchase #6 | $84.54 | 8.544% | $91.7631 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
Purchase #7 | $130.76 | 7.697% | $140.8246 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $755.73 | $823.3060 | $823.30 | $823.30 | $823.40 |