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 | $48.44 | 5.762% | $51.2311 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $212.62 | 5.848% | $225.054 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
Purchase #3 | $238.59 | 5.239% | $251.0897 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #4 | $242.96 | 8.626% | $263.9177 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #5 | $71.27 | 10.483% | $78.7412 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #6 | $157.31 | 6.690% | $167.834 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
Purchase #7 | $43.76 | 11.155% | $48.6414 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.95 | $1,086.5091 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.40 |