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 | $38.38 | 4.807% | $40.2249 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $26.88 | 7.367% | $28.8602 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
Purchase #3 | $50.88 | 7.102% | $54.4935 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #4 | $110.53 | 11.707% | $123.4697 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #5 | $195.45 | 3.282% | $201.8647 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
Purchase #6 | $6.89 | 3.444% | $7.1273 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
Purchase #7 | $75.61 | 9.751% | $82.9827 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.62 | $539.0230 | $539.01 | $539.00 | $539.10 |