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 | $31.52 | 6.277% | $33.4985 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.83 | 4.511% | $144.0475 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
Purchase #3 | $38.52 | 11.187% | $42.8292 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $209.65 | 11.492% | $233.743 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
Purchase #5 | $13.62 | 9.630% | $14.9316 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
Purchase #6 | $55.79 | 6.662% | $59.5067 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #7 | $8.87 | 13.593% | $10.0757 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $495.80 | $538.6322 | $538.64 | $538.70 | $538.50 |