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 | $29.82 | 5.550% | $31.475 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.95 | 4.698% | $143.3839 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #3 | $30.30 | 13.778% | $34.4747 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
Purchase #4 | $161.33 | 10.130% | $177.6727 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
Purchase #5 | $49.55 | 4.826% | $51.9413 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
Purchase #6 | $10.87 | 5.463% | $11.4638 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
Purchase #7 | $66.85 | 8.489% | $72.5249 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $485.67 | $522.9363 | $522.92 | $522.90 | $523.00 |