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 | $13.69 | 13.113% | $15.4852 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.51 | 10.575% | $152.0517 | $152.05 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
Purchase #3 | $53.58 | 3.393% | $55.398 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #4 | $45.31 | 9.685% | $49.6983 | $49.70 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #5 | $53.25 | 7.174% | $57.0702 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
Purchase #6 | $35.79 | 3.394% | $37.0047 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #7 | $165.69 | 4.487% | $173.1245 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.82 | $539.8326 | $539.83 | $539.80 | $539.90 |