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 | $21.47 | 4.733% | $22.4862 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $239.98 | 6.608% | $255.8379 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
Purchase #3 | $225.57 | 8.818% | $245.4608 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.32 | 5.346% | $90.9347 | $90.93 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
Purchase #5 | $5.38 | 11.646% | $6.0066 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #6 | $38.35 | 6.171% | $40.7166 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #7 | $22.78 | 13.615% | $25.8815 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $639.85 | $687.3243 | $687.33 | $687.35 | $687.30 |