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 | $159.96 | 3.451% | $165.4802 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.88 | 12.836% | $158.9634 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #3 | $139.79 | 6.591% | $149.0036 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
Purchase #4 | $70.58 | 3.158% | $72.8089 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #5 | $39.68 | 13.708% | $45.1193 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
Purchase #6 | $12.89 | 4.592% | $13.4819 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #7 | $71.80 | 12.253% | $80.5977 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.58 | $685.4550 | $685.45 | $685.45 | $685.50 |