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 | $50.56 | 7.768% | $54.4875 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.33 | 9.804% | $190.3233 | $190.32 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #3 | $7.39 | 8.754% | $8.0369 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
Purchase #4 | $104.51 | 6.612% | $111.4202 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #5 | $21.69 | 8.150% | $23.4577 | $23.46 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
Purchase #6 | $208.49 | 9.666% | $228.6426 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
Purchase #7 | $67.83 | 6.385% | $72.1609 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $633.80 | $688.5291 | $688.53 | $688.50 | $688.50 |