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 | $34.64 | 6.859% | $37.016 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #2 | $63.32 | 6.614% | $67.508 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
Purchase #3 | $13.40 | 12.260% | $15.0428 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
Purchase #4 | $152.73 | 10.816% | $169.2493 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
Purchase #5 | $47.43 | 7.289% | $50.8872 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #6 | $171.96 | 7.848% | $185.4554 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #7 | $27.32 | 10.209% | $30.1091 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.80 | $555.2678 | $555.28 | $555.25 | $555.20 |