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 | $48.77 | 5.623% | $51.5123 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.81 | 10.490% | $266.071 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
Purchase #3 | $117.60 | 5.407% | $123.9586 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
Purchase #4 | $98.81 | 10.206% | $108.8945 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
Purchase #5 | $170.43 | 12.217% | $191.2514 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
Purchase #6 | $140.56 | 11.797% | $157.1419 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
Purchase #7 | $72.48 | 7.254% | $77.7377 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.46 | $976.5674 | $976.56 | $976.55 | $976.60 |