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 | $48.80 | 3.464% | $50.4904 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.43 | 5.711% | $236.1901 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
Purchase #3 | $220.39 | 10.874% | $244.3552 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
Purchase #4 | $181.71 | 9.801% | $199.5194 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.87 | 12.211% | $233.253 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
Purchase #6 | $17.86 | 8.415% | $19.3629 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #7 | $6.84 | 7.481% | $7.3517 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.90 | $990.5227 | $990.52 | $990.50 | $990.70 |