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 | $48.50 | 5.603% | $51.2175 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $16.96 | 12.205% | $19.03 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #3 | $40.89 | 5.707% | $43.2236 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #4 | $65.67 | 11.511% | $73.2293 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
Purchase #5 | $95.27 | 12.486% | $107.1654 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
Purchase #6 | $247.69 | 13.170% | $280.3108 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
Purchase #7 | $242.38 | 8.839% | $263.804 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $757.36 | $837.9806 | $837.98 | $837.95 | $837.90 |