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 | $55.99 | 8.448% | $60.72 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #2 | $29.62 | 4.860% | $31.0595 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #3 | $30.44 | 8.228% | $32.9446 | $32.94 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
Purchase #4 | $66.93 | 5.668% | $70.7236 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
Purchase #5 | $52.48 | 8.152% | $56.7582 | $56.76 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
Purchase #6 | $185.25 | 9.591% | $203.0173 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
Purchase #7 | $12.66 | 5.734% | $13.3859 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $433.37 | $468.6091 | $468.61 | $468.55 | $468.60 |