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 | $150.78 | 3.777% | $156.475 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.56 | 6.168% | $84.4673 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
Purchase #3 | $173.31 | 8.211% | $187.5405 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #4 | $33.94 | 10.104% | $37.3693 | $37.37 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
Purchase #5 | $179.79 | 7.771% | $193.7615 | $193.76 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
Purchase #6 | $156.50 | 6.371% | $166.4706 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
Purchase #7 | $30.82 | 9.613% | $33.7827 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.70 | $859.8669 | $859.87 | $859.85 | $860.00 |