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 | $51.54 | 5.426% | $54.3366 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
Purchase #2 | $194.79 | 5.245% | $205.0067 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Purchase #3 | $34.48 | 12.839% | $38.9069 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #4 | $41.73 | 4.321% | $43.5332 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #5 | $41.34 | 3.503% | $42.7881 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 6.547% | $258.3765 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #7 | $125.98 | 9.150% | $137.5072 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $732.36 | $780.4552 | $780.47 | $780.50 | $780.40 |