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 | $49.40 | 13.312% | $55.9761 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
Purchase #2 | $177.90 | 6.361% | $189.2162 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
Purchase #3 | $155.30 | 7.850% | $167.4911 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #4 | $90.40 | 12.480% | $101.6819 | $101.68 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
Purchase #5 | $11.69 | 6.626% | $12.4646 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 8.165% | $269.3092 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
Purchase #7 | $228.92 | 12.416% | $257.3427 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.59 | $1,053.4818 | $1,053.48 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.50 |