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 | $83.36 | 5.108% | $87.618 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #2 | $49.39 | 10.498% | $54.575 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #3 | $108.38 | 6.139% | $115.0334 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
Purchase #4 | $38.65 | 4.688% | $40.4619 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #5 | $99.31 | 4.178% | $103.4592 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
Purchase #6 | $126.41 | 6.235% | $134.2917 | $134.29 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
Purchase #7 | $55.57 | 13.545% | $63.097 | $63.10 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $561.07 | $598.5362 | $598.54 | $598.55 | $598.60 |