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 | $38.55 | 7.668% | $41.506 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.86 | 12.112% | $15.5387 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $24.72 | 9.820% | $27.1475 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
Purchase #4 | $46.58 | 6.602% | $49.6552 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
Purchase #5 | $96.75 | 3.587% | $100.2204 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #6 | $75.37 | 3.398% | $77.9311 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 3.148% | $255.2913 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.33 | $567.2902 | $567.30 | $567.30 | $567.20 |