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 | $51.78 | 5.765% | $54.7651 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $154.32 | 10.368% | $170.3199 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #3 | $60.27 | 3.781% | $62.5488 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $147.55 | 12.151% | $165.4788 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.44 | 4.344% | $102.7162 | $102.72 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
Purchase #6 | $20.56 | 11.684% | $22.9622 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
Purchase #7 | $163.73 | 13.285% | $185.4815 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.65 | $764.2725 | $764.28 | $764.25 | $764.30 |