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 | $14.85 | 4.251% | $15.4813 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.70 | 5.329% | $111.3328 | $111.33 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
Purchase #3 | $48.34 | 5.711% | $51.1007 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
Purchase #4 | $246.26 | 11.133% | $273.6761 | $273.68 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
Purchase #5 | $168.68 | 9.780% | $185.1769 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #6 | $5.34 | 13.650% | $6.0689 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
Purchase #7 | $37.29 | 11.481% | $41.5713 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $626.46 | $684.4080 | $684.41 | $684.45 | $684.50 |