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 | $158.55 | 4.538% | $165.745 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
Purchase #2 | $74.26 | 7.669% | $79.955 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $188.45 | 8.783% | $205.0016 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Purchase #4 | $232.45 | 3.709% | $241.0716 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
Purchase #5 | $194.51 | 12.795% | $219.3976 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #6 | $158.86 | 13.737% | $180.6826 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #7 | $250.85 | 9.798% | $275.4283 | $275.43 | $275.45 | $275.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,257.93 | $1,367.2817 | $1,367.29 | $1,367.30 | $1,367.30 |