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 | $5.91 | 10.541% | $6.533 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.41 | 11.158% | $39.361 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #3 | $25.43 | 13.431% | $28.8455 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
Purchase #4 | $184.87 | 7.381% | $198.5153 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.71 | 11.403% | $189.062 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
Purchase #6 | $169.81 | 7.189% | $182.0176 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #7 | $151.44 | 3.555% | $156.8237 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.58 | $801.1581 | $801.16 | $801.10 | $801.10 |