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 | $55.43 | 7.340% | $59.4986 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.81 | 9.487% | $14.0253 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $18.79 | 8.611% | $20.408 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #4 | $56.28 | 4.204% | $58.646 | $58.65 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
Purchase #5 | $78.86 | 9.195% | $86.1112 | $86.11 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
Purchase #6 | $47.42 | 6.631% | $50.5644 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #7 | $141.28 | 6.585% | $150.5833 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $410.87 | $439.8368 | $439.84 | $439.85 | $439.80 |