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 | $55.93 | 6.606% | $59.6247 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #2 | $165.53 | 4.504% | $172.9855 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Purchase #3 | $200.25 | 8.767% | $217.8059 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.70 | 10.331% | $30.5617 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
Purchase #5 | $133.65 | 7.404% | $143.5454 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
Purchase #6 | $64.79 | 13.410% | $73.4783 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #7 | $50.60 | 11.622% | $56.4807 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $698.45 | $754.4822 | $754.49 | $754.50 | $754.50 |