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 | $36.57 | 10.708% | $40.4859 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.40 | 4.530% | $28.6412 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
Purchase #3 | $152.75 | 13.233% | $172.9634 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
Purchase #4 | $65.70 | 5.684% | $69.4344 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
Purchase #5 | $9.73 | 9.473% | $10.6517 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
Purchase #6 | $13.72 | 5.529% | $14.4786 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
Purchase #7 | $101.97 | 11.418% | $113.6129 | $113.61 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $407.84 | $450.2681 | $450.26 | $450.30 | $450.30 |