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 | $29.49 | 5.788% | $31.1969 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
Purchase #2 | $117.50 | 6.823% | $125.517 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #3 | $104.64 | 10.215% | $115.329 | $115.33 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
Purchase #4 | $220.99 | 10.141% | $243.4006 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
Purchase #5 | $11.94 | 10.687% | $13.216 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #6 | $42.85 | 13.333% | $48.5632 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
Purchase #7 | $22.39 | 12.775% | $25.2503 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.80 | $602.4730 | $602.48 | $602.45 | $602.50 |