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 | $11.28 | 3.473% | $11.6718 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
Purchase #2 | $18.57 | 10.153% | $20.4554 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #3 | $49.39 | 10.618% | $54.6342 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
Purchase #4 | $31.87 | 6.845% | $34.0515 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
Purchase #5 | $245.87 | 12.105% | $275.6326 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
Purchase #6 | $38.94 | 9.375% | $42.5906 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #7 | $159.27 | 6.123% | $169.0221 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.19 | $608.0582 | $608.05 | $608.05 | $608.10 |