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 | $53.52 | 5.660% | $56.5492 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.96 | 12.262% | $86.3968 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $55.63 | 4.331% | $58.0393 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
Purchase #4 | $248.51 | 4.425% | $259.5066 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.34 | 11.731% | $252.8919 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
Purchase #6 | $62.90 | 11.759% | $70.2964 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #7 | $224.65 | 4.567% | $234.9098 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.51 | $1,018.5900 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.50 |