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 | $38.26 | 3.352% | $39.5425 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.67 | 11.849% | $148.3901 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #3 | $122.54 | 10.471% | $135.3712 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
Purchase #4 | $26.34 | 5.821% | $27.8733 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
Purchase #5 | $132.89 | 8.340% | $143.973 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
Purchase #6 | $11.49 | 13.736% | $13.0683 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
Purchase #7 | $34.32 | 6.306% | $36.4842 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $498.51 | $544.7026 | $544.69 | $544.65 | $544.80 |