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 | $140.64 | 13.415% | $159.5069 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.56 | 12.606% | $79.4548 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #3 | $72.52 | 8.116% | $78.4057 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $212.32 | 12.486% | $238.8303 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
Purchase #5 | $207.36 | 12.144% | $232.5418 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
Purchase #6 | $35.80 | 3.500% | $37.053 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
Purchase #7 | $49.94 | 4.241% | $52.058 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.14 | $877.8505 | $877.85 | $877.85 | $877.90 |