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 | $50.28 | 5.263% | $52.9262 | $52.93 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 12.555% | $280.8472 | $280.85 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
Purchase #3 | $42.46 | 3.263% | $43.8455 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
Purchase #4 | $147.85 | 11.129% | $164.3042 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
Purchase #5 | $239.55 | 4.608% | $250.5885 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #6 | $216.63 | 5.859% | $229.3224 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
Purchase #7 | $98.50 | 5.148% | $103.5708 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.79 | $1,125.4048 | $1,125.41 | $1,125.40 | $1,125.30 |