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 | $31.45 | 6.386% | $33.4584 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $177.31 | 12.532% | $199.5305 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
Purchase #3 | $59.41 | 7.789% | $64.0374 | $64.04 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
Purchase #4 | $131.54 | 10.688% | $145.599 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
Purchase #5 | $36.32 | 11.627% | $40.5429 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #6 | $102.64 | 3.500% | $106.2324 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 12.485% | $260.2565 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $770.04 | $849.6571 | $849.66 | $849.70 | $849.60 |