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 | $50.99 | 3.460% | $52.7543 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
Purchase #2 | $125.61 | 11.148% | $139.613 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
Purchase #3 | $103.52 | 13.536% | $117.5325 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
Purchase #4 | $5.44 | 5.298% | $5.7282 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
Purchase #5 | $211.66 | 3.177% | $218.3844 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #6 | $69.78 | 9.237% | $76.2256 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
Purchase #7 | $229.91 | 10.169% | $253.2895 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.91 | $863.5275 | $863.52 | $863.60 | $863.50 |