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 | $59.67 | 4.720% | $62.4864 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.31 | 3.256% | $102.5435 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
Purchase #3 | $213.51 | 13.624% | $242.5986 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #4 | $141.72 | 8.404% | $153.6301 | $153.63 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.53 | 9.587% | $183.5911 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
Purchase #6 | $96.48 | 4.829% | $101.139 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
Purchase #7 | $129.26 | 7.529% | $138.992 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.48 | $984.9807 | $984.98 | $985.05 | $984.90 |