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 | $48.25 | 5.391% | $50.8512 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #2 | $83.75 | 9.708% | $91.8805 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #3 | $230.27 | 3.669% | $238.7186 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #4 | $162.38 | 10.573% | $179.5484 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.44 | 3.563% | $50.1659 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #6 | $86.71 | 4.208% | $90.3588 | $90.36 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #7 | $247.40 | 13.125% | $279.8713 | $279.87 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $907.20 | $981.3947 | $981.40 | $981.35 | $981.50 |