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 | $40.40 | 7.311% | $43.3536 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #2 | $231.75 | 6.384% | $246.5449 | $246.54 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
Purchase #3 | $59.62 | 11.601% | $66.5365 | $66.54 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
Purchase #4 | $47.48 | 8.819% | $51.6673 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
Purchase #5 | $62.66 | 7.417% | $67.3075 | $67.31 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
Purchase #6 | $90.39 | 7.573% | $97.2352 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
Purchase #7 | $18.80 | 9.505% | $20.5869 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.10 | $593.2319 | $593.24 | $593.25 | $593.20 |