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 | $46.90 | 8.461% | $50.8682 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #2 | $53.31 | 11.520% | $59.4513 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #3 | $46.27 | 4.841% | $48.5099 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #4 | $88.76 | 4.557% | $92.8048 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.40 | 12.726% | $282.2659 | $282.27 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
Purchase #6 | $15.83 | 7.846% | $17.072 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
Purchase #7 | $21.45 | 6.319% | $22.8054 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $522.92 | $573.7775 | $573.78 | $573.70 | $573.90 |