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 | $149.39 | 4.758% | $156.498 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.57 | 7.602% | $29.6659 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
Purchase #3 | $68.27 | 11.850% | $76.36 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
Purchase #4 | $113.76 | 6.177% | $120.787 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #5 | $124.43 | 10.322% | $137.2737 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
Purchase #6 | $135.28 | 10.485% | $149.4641 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
Purchase #7 | $171.54 | 5.795% | $181.4807 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.24 | $851.5294 | $851.53 | $851.50 | $851.70 |