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 | $43.98 | 10.237% | $48.4822 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.78 | 9.449% | $137.665 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
Purchase #3 | $114.55 | 11.371% | $127.5755 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #4 | $56.82 | 3.204% | $58.6405 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
Purchase #5 | $141.71 | 3.111% | $146.1186 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
Purchase #6 | $174.93 | 6.443% | $186.2007 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
Purchase #7 | $239.39 | 10.499% | $264.5236 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.16 | $969.2061 | $969.21 | $969.20 | $969.20 |