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 | $15.53 | 6.288% | $16.5065 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $103.47 | 10.248% | $114.0736 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
Purchase #3 | $60.98 | 4.660% | $63.8217 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
Purchase #4 | $84.84 | 11.406% | $94.5169 | $94.52 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #5 | $36.26 | 7.409% | $38.9465 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
Purchase #6 | $107.76 | 10.731% | $119.3237 | $119.32 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
Purchase #7 | $59.50 | 3.803% | $61.7628 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $468.34 | $508.9517 | $508.95 | $508.85 | $508.90 |