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 | $46.37 | 11.679% | $51.7856 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
Purchase #2 | $107.93 | 3.336% | $111.5305 | $111.53 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $50.82 | 10.706% | $56.2608 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
Purchase #4 | $171.95 | 4.744% | $180.1073 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #5 | $15.63 | 7.794% | $16.8482 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
Purchase #6 | $88.25 | 8.173% | $95.4627 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
Purchase #7 | $153.67 | 12.859% | $173.4304 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $634.62 | $685.4255 | $685.43 | $685.45 | $685.40 |