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 | $49.62 | 11.469% | $55.3109 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #2 | $73.86 | 5.871% | $78.1963 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #3 | $188.38 | 5.333% | $198.4263 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
Purchase #4 | $221.76 | 13.454% | $251.5956 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
Purchase #5 | $7.45 | 12.338% | $8.3692 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
Purchase #6 | $17.73 | 12.303% | $19.9113 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #7 | $25.61 | 11.625% | $28.5872 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $584.41 | $640.3968 | $640.41 | $640.40 | $640.40 |