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 | $50.85 | 6.719% | $54.2666 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #2 | $143.89 | 12.703% | $162.1683 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
Purchase #3 | $74.98 | 9.732% | $82.2771 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #4 | $22.62 | 9.460% | $24.7599 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
Purchase #5 | $134.57 | 11.835% | $150.4964 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #6 | $150.33 | 13.718% | $170.9523 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
Purchase #7 | $130.27 | 8.607% | $141.4823 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $707.51 | $786.4029 | $786.41 | $786.40 | $786.60 |