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 | $36.40 | 10.223% | $40.1212 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $165.89 | 3.720% | $172.0611 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #3 | $17.89 | 3.298% | $18.48 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $45.98 | 3.708% | $47.6849 | $47.68 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
Purchase #5 | $111.36 | 10.740% | $123.3201 | $123.32 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #6 | $50.50 | 8.188% | $54.6349 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
Purchase #7 | $45.63 | 8.678% | $49.5898 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $473.65 | $505.8920 | $505.88 | $505.90 | $505.90 |