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 | $11.92 | 4.825% | $12.4951 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.78 | 11.371% | $42.076 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #3 | $249.89 | 8.121% | $270.1836 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #4 | $7.45 | 5.780% | $7.8806 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
Purchase #5 | $52.44 | 8.546% | $56.9215 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
Purchase #6 | $159.87 | 3.259% | $165.0802 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
Purchase #7 | $83.87 | 13.732% | $95.387 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $603.22 | $650.0240 | $650.03 | $650.10 | $650.10 |