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 | $149.94 | 5.787% | $158.617 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #2 | $44.65 | 7.434% | $47.9693 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
Purchase #3 | $169.97 | 9.215% | $185.6327 | $185.63 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
Purchase #4 | $195.79 | 8.143% | $211.7332 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
Purchase #5 | $110.99 | 3.676% | $115.07 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
Purchase #6 | $27.94 | 13.487% | $31.7083 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #7 | $121.93 | 3.185% | $125.8135 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $821.21 | $876.5440 | $876.54 | $876.50 | $876.50 |