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 | $7.65 | 11.455% | $8.5263 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.45 | 10.258% | $54.5226 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #3 | $175.85 | 11.438% | $195.9637 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
Purchase #4 | $11.42 | 8.205% | $12.357 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
Purchase #5 | $101.88 | 9.716% | $111.7787 | $111.78 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
Purchase #6 | $66.40 | 7.576% | $71.4305 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
Purchase #7 | $24.51 | 10.315% | $27.0382 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $437.16 | $481.6170 | $481.62 | $481.65 | $481.60 |