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 | $44.65 | 13.472% | $50.6652 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
Purchase #2 | $168.68 | 7.431% | $181.2146 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #3 | $182.81 | 9.187% | $199.6048 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #4 | $163.83 | 6.840% | $175.036 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #5 | $115.96 | 10.859% | $128.5521 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
Purchase #6 | $203.49 | 5.536% | $214.7552 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
Purchase #7 | $81.56 | 13.851% | $92.8569 | $92.86 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.98 | $1,042.6848 | $1,042.69 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.80 |