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 | $58.62 | 3.210% | $60.5017 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $163.76 | 10.626% | $181.1611 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
Purchase #3 | $47.55 | 8.357% | $51.5238 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #4 | $32.73 | 6.725% | $34.9311 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
Purchase #5 | $172.28 | 12.580% | $193.9528 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
Purchase #6 | $226.45 | 10.739% | $250.7685 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #7 | $197.69 | 3.138% | $203.8935 | $203.89 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.08 | $976.7325 | $976.72 | $976.70 | $976.80 |