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 | $39.40 | 8.567% | $42.7754 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.39 | 10.137% | $12.5446 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
Purchase #3 | $37.63 | 11.612% | $41.9996 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #4 | $78.94 | 13.614% | $89.6869 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
Purchase #5 | $90.77 | 12.306% | $101.9402 | $101.94 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
Purchase #6 | $47.86 | 6.580% | $51.0092 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
Purchase #7 | $204.66 | 4.808% | $214.5001 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.65 | $554.4560 | $554.46 | $554.50 | $554.40 |