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 | $205.75 | 10.209% | $226.755 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 8.690% | $17.2165 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #3 | $177.25 | 11.203% | $197.1073 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
Purchase #4 | $233.78 | 8.177% | $252.8962 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
Purchase #5 | $63.96 | 6.274% | $67.9729 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
Purchase #6 | $156.76 | 7.253% | $168.1298 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
Purchase #7 | $39.84 | 12.385% | $44.7742 | $44.77 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.18 | $974.8519 | $974.86 | $974.80 | $974.90 |