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 | $33.82 | 10.873% | $37.4972 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.61 | 3.669% | $72.164 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
Purchase #3 | $29.38 | 7.263% | $31.5139 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #4 | $59.54 | 11.176% | $66.1942 | $66.19 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
Purchase #5 | $98.36 | 5.700% | $103.9665 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
Purchase #6 | $72.56 | 11.273% | $80.7397 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
Purchase #7 | $141.59 | 3.472% | $146.506 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.86 | $538.5815 | $538.58 | $538.55 | $538.60 |