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 | $55.76 | 10.391% | $61.554 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
Purchase #2 | $150.27 | 11.126% | $166.989 | $166.99 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
Purchase #3 | $74.70 | 8.759% | $81.243 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
Purchase #4 | $104.55 | 5.736% | $110.547 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 12.639% | $279.6601 | $279.66 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
Purchase #6 | $61.29 | 9.163% | $66.906 | $66.91 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
Purchase #7 | $84.71 | 5.490% | $89.3606 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.56 | $856.2597 | $856.26 | $856.25 | $856.30 |