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 | $232.61 | 11.199% | $258.66 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
Purchase #2 | $15.72 | 7.855% | $16.9548 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
Purchase #3 | $27.99 | 3.486% | $28.9657 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
Purchase #4 | $201.73 | 8.324% | $218.522 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #5 | $85.54 | 13.445% | $97.0409 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
Purchase #6 | $131.45 | 3.648% | $136.2453 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
Purchase #7 | $227.70 | 4.162% | $237.1769 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.74 | $993.5656 | $993.57 | $993.55 | $993.60 |