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 | $54.95 | 5.778% | $58.125 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
Purchase #2 | $92.74 | 12.659% | $104.48 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #3 | $11.44 | 11.600% | $12.767 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
Purchase #4 | $183.82 | 13.373% | $208.4022 | $208.40 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #5 | $165.72 | 11.490% | $184.7612 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
Purchase #6 | $152.99 | 8.807% | $166.4638 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
Purchase #7 | $121.51 | 9.868% | $133.5006 | $133.50 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.17 | $868.4998 | $868.50 | $868.50 | $868.60 |