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 | $220.91 | 8.664% | $240.0496 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $116.86 | 6.783% | $124.7866 | $124.79 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
Purchase #3 | $74.46 | 10.353% | $82.1688 | $82.17 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
Purchase #4 | $48.47 | 8.109% | $52.4004 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #5 | $146.91 | 7.318% | $157.6609 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
Purchase #6 | $60.76 | 3.437% | $62.8483 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
Purchase #7 | $206.36 | 12.301% | $231.7443 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.73 | $951.6589 | $951.66 | $951.65 | $951.60 |