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 | $49.43 | 8.175% | $53.4709 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.78 | 6.704% | $34.9776 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
Purchase #3 | $175.59 | 11.429% | $195.6582 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
Purchase #4 | $144.74 | 13.675% | $164.5332 | $164.53 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
Purchase #5 | $232.25 | 10.459% | $256.541 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $34.89 | 10.153% | $38.4324 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
Purchase #7 | $111.30 | 3.722% | $115.4426 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.98 | $859.0559 | $859.05 | $859.10 | $859.00 |