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 | $55.62 | 8.735% | $60.4784 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.85 | 13.495% | $159.8577 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #3 | $181.72 | 11.526% | $202.665 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
Purchase #4 | $174.74 | 13.570% | $198.4522 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
Purchase #5 | $195.74 | 5.608% | $206.7171 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
Purchase #6 | $195.33 | 4.819% | $204.743 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
Purchase #7 | $38.47 | 11.162% | $42.764 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.47 | $1,075.6774 | $1,075.68 | $1,075.65 | $1,075.80 |