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 | $50.79 | 3.465% | $52.5499 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.27 | 7.506% | $263.68 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #3 | $68.33 | 5.296% | $71.9488 | $71.95 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
Purchase #4 | $170.55 | 7.747% | $183.7625 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
Purchase #5 | $62.47 | 5.757% | $66.0664 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
Purchase #6 | $103.35 | 3.374% | $106.837 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
Purchase #7 | $102.52 | 13.679% | $116.5437 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.28 | $861.3883 | $861.39 | $861.40 | $861.30 |