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 | $37.99 | 12.815% | $42.8584 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $11.87 | 6.153% | $12.6004 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
Purchase #3 | $54.57 | 5.738% | $57.7012 | $57.70 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
Purchase #4 | $139.91 | 13.274% | $158.4817 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #5 | $230.34 | 6.103% | $244.3977 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #6 | $92.46 | 3.575% | $95.7654 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
Purchase #7 | $34.71 | 11.444% | $38.6822 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $601.85 | $650.4870 | $650.49 | $650.50 | $650.60 |