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 | $35.44 | 5.855% | $37.515 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $244.60 | 12.625% | $275.4808 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #3 | $98.79 | 5.529% | $104.2521 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
Purchase #4 | $26.99 | 9.154% | $29.4607 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #5 | $40.58 | 11.812% | $45.3733 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
Purchase #6 | $36.52 | 5.310% | $38.4592 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #7 | $6.80 | 10.394% | $7.5068 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $489.72 | $538.0479 | $538.05 | $538.00 | $538.20 |