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 | $43.99 | 12.210% | $49.3612 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $163.52 | 12.213% | $183.4907 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #3 | $124.92 | 4.116% | $130.0617 | $130.06 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
Purchase #4 | $237.89 | 7.705% | $256.2194 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
Purchase #5 | $82.83 | 3.309% | $85.5708 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
Purchase #6 | $41.34 | 10.164% | $45.5418 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
Purchase #7 | $36.59 | 4.413% | $38.2047 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $731.08 | $788.4503 | $788.44 | $788.40 | $788.50 |