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 | $12.44 | 8.490% | $13.4962 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.49 | 13.779% | $264.5248 | $264.52 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #3 | $131.60 | 4.519% | $137.547 | $137.55 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
Purchase #4 | $99.35 | 4.326% | $103.6479 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
Purchase #5 | $62.63 | 13.643% | $71.1746 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #6 | $106.62 | 13.578% | $121.0969 | $121.10 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
Purchase #7 | $248.97 | 3.847% | $258.5479 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.10 | $970.0353 | $970.04 | $970.00 | $969.90 |