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 | $52.50 | 5.622% | $55.4516 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.84 | 8.818% | $18.325 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #3 | $213.32 | 13.555% | $242.2355 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
Purchase #4 | $85.62 | 4.636% | $89.5893 | $89.59 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #5 | $72.25 | 4.541% | $75.5309 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
Purchase #6 | $181.48 | 3.813% | $188.3998 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #7 | $139.48 | 13.797% | $158.7241 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.49 | $828.2562 | $828.26 | $828.30 | $828.20 |