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 | $16.63 | 5.204% | $17.4954 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.36 | 6.566% | $35.5504 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
Purchase #3 | $88.45 | 6.328% | $94.0471 | $94.05 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
Purchase #4 | $45.52 | 11.523% | $50.7653 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
Purchase #5 | $116.50 | 7.803% | $125.5905 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #6 | $146.50 | 6.797% | $156.4576 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $100.59 | 10.816% | $111.4698 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $547.55 | $591.3761 | $591.39 | $591.35 | $591.50 |