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 | $34.66 | 5.361% | $36.5181 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.54 | 3.607% | $257.5048 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #3 | $79.64 | 4.600% | $83.3034 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #4 | $23.50 | 6.341% | $24.9901 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Purchase #5 | $44.84 | 13.453% | $50.8723 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #6 | $59.46 | 8.107% | $64.2804 | $64.28 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
Purchase #7 | $39.54 | 13.338% | $44.8138 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $530.18 | $562.2829 | $562.27 | $562.25 | $562.30 |