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 | $6.66 | 12.237% | $7.475 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.88 | 9.619% | $86.4675 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $46.87 | 12.703% | $52.8239 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Purchase #4 | $50.89 | 8.705% | $55.32 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #5 | $249.89 | 9.436% | $273.4696 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
Purchase #6 | $205.39 | 6.360% | $218.4528 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #7 | $234.92 | 9.573% | $257.4089 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $873.50 | $951.4177 | $951.42 | $951.35 | $951.50 |