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 | $45.88 | 9.623% | $50.295 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $85.31 | 4.852% | $89.4492 | $89.45 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
Purchase #3 | $138.90 | 7.360% | $149.123 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.77 | 12.743% | $282.7256 | $282.73 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
Purchase #5 | $89.36 | 12.838% | $100.832 | $100.83 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $19.78 | 3.401% | $20.4527 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #7 | $137.85 | 5.380% | $145.2663 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.85 | $838.1438 | $838.15 | $838.15 | $838.10 |