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 | $38.51 | 5.149% | $40.4929 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.34 | 10.852% | $54.6944 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #3 | $76.42 | 4.173% | $79.609 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
Purchase #4 | $179.64 | 7.720% | $193.5082 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.56 | 6.228% | $256.6044 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #6 | $151.27 | 7.210% | $162.1766 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 5.630% | $230.9811 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.41 | $1,018.0666 | $1,018.06 | $1,018.10 | $1,018.10 |