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 | $56.79 | 4.738% | $59.4807 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.65 | 5.485% | $85.0737 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $92.77 | 4.125% | $96.5968 | $96.60 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
Purchase #4 | $148.88 | 7.357% | $159.8331 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
Purchase #5 | $107.57 | 10.346% | $118.6992 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #6 | $88.44 | 12.683% | $99.6568 | $99.66 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
Purchase #7 | $18.40 | 13.846% | $20.9477 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $593.50 | $640.2880 | $640.29 | $640.30 | $640.30 |