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 | $217.52 | 8.379% | $235.746 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
Purchase #2 | $15.81 | 7.797% | $17.0427 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
Purchase #3 | $37.61 | 5.115% | $39.5338 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #4 | $157.37 | 8.746% | $171.1336 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
Purchase #5 | $8.28 | 4.330% | $8.6385 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
Purchase #6 | $236.61 | 5.719% | $250.1417 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #7 | $245.35 | 10.352% | $270.7486 | $270.75 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.55 | $992.9849 | $992.98 | $993.05 | $992.70 |