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 | $35.26 | 6.486% | $37.547 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $44.64 | 3.842% | $46.3551 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
Purchase #3 | $59.79 | 9.544% | $65.4964 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
Purchase #4 | $238.60 | 8.403% | $258.6496 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
Purchase #5 | $47.96 | 4.716% | $50.2218 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
Purchase #6 | $31.53 | 4.162% | $32.8423 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
Purchase #7 | $47.66 | 12.393% | $53.5665 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $505.44 | $544.6787 | $544.69 | $544.65 | $544.60 |