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 | $34.83 | 10.521% | $38.4945 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.68 | 5.400% | $21.7967 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #3 | $229.49 | 11.699% | $256.338 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #4 | $193.97 | 4.368% | $202.4426 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 8.830% | $249.101 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #6 | $61.59 | 6.462% | $65.5699 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
Purchase #7 | $127.33 | 5.857% | $134.7877 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.78 | $968.5304 | $968.53 | $968.55 | $968.50 |