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 | $45.33 | 10.204% | $49.9555 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $18.53 | 9.699% | $20.3272 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #3 | $96.64 | 6.467% | $102.8897 | $102.89 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
Purchase #4 | $81.42 | 7.822% | $87.7887 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
Purchase #5 | $228.92 | 5.847% | $242.305 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #6 | $232.36 | 3.387% | $240.23 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
Purchase #7 | $154.29 | 3.670% | $159.9524 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $857.49 | $903.4485 | $903.46 | $903.50 | $903.50 |